Automation / Controls Consultant
Copilot said:
Location: Southern France (exact site location to be discussed)
Contract: 3-6 months (extension potential)
Working Pattern: Primarily onsite
Languages: Fluent French required
Overview
We are currently seeking experienced GMP Automation & Controls Consultants to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing modernization programme. This is a hands-on role focused on the upgrade, configuration, commissioning, qualification and remediation of automation and process control systems within a GMP-regulated environment. Successful candidates will have recent experience working directly on manufacturing systems, supporting system upgrades, troubleshooting technical issues and delivering automation projects from execution through startup.
Key Responsibilities
* Configure, modify, upgrade and troubleshoot automation and process control systems.
* Support modernization and remediation of legacy automation platforms and manufacturing equipment.
* Execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and startup activities.
* Develop and modify control strategies, alarms, interlocks, recipes, graphics and system interfaces.
* Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and integration issues.
* Develop and maintain automation documentation, specifications, test scripts and turnover packages.
* Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs and remediation activities.
* Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Validation, Quality and equipment vendors.
* Ensure systems operate in compliance with GMP, Data Integrity and lifecycle management requirements.
Preferred Experience
* Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, vaccine, sterile manufacturing or other GMP-regulated environments.
* Hands-on experience with platforms such as DeltaV, Emerson, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, PLC, SCADA, DCS and Historian systems.
* Experience supporting automation upgrades, migrations, remediation programmes and new system implementations.
* Strong commissioning, qualification and startup experience.
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex automation, controls and integration issues.
* Experience supporting validation activities and working within GMP-compliant environments.
* Recent hands-on configuration, programming, testing and implementation experience.