?️ Department Manager Automation M/F

?️ Position to be filled ASAP

? Permanent contract in Leuven

Why become a Hedonist?

Hedonism means being happy to wake up every morning.

Because Efficiency means achieving maximum results with minimum effort.

With numerous opportunities for Development.

In a culture built on transparency, proximity and perfOrmance.

And at the heart of industrial sectors and inNnovative projects.

Psst... Hedon is:

- 200 employees in 6 years
- €20M turnover
- 6 offices

Join the Automation team ⚙️

- Lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company
- Manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists
- Define the technical strategy, standards and priorities of the Automation department
- Oversee automation projects from concept and design through engineering, commissioning and qualification
- Ensure the delivery of robust and compliant automation solutions for complex pharmaceutical processes
- Act as the main technical point of contact for Automation-related topics
- Work closely with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Validation, QA and Production teams
- Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards
- Provide technical expertise on PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, MES and industrial communication systems
- Support the qualification and validation activities related to automation systems
- Manage resources, planning, budgets and technical performance within the department




- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across Automation activities

How to become a Hedonist?

- Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of professional experience in Automation / Control Systems
- Strong experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical processes, production environments and the technical requirements that come with them
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing technical departments
- Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and MES
- Solid understanding of GMP/GxP, qualification, validation and CSV
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in French and English
- Dutch is a strong plus
- Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a complex, highly regulated and demanding environment

? We could tell you about the benefits: mileage allowance, works council, profit-sharing, events organised every month... but the best way to discover Hedon is to meet us!

? What’s next?

- A first meeting with our HR team
- A second technical interview with your future manager
- A meeting with the client and the beginning of your Hedon adventure

📌 Automation department manager (España)
🏢 HEDON TECHNOLOGIES
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