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Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and
- patent drugs to market.
Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.
Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do:
for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.
You will be responsible to:
- Troubleshoot and resolve
- related issues affecting automation systems and ensure seamless IT/OT integration;
- Design, implement, and maintain automation network infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable communication;
- Implementand monitor cybersecurity measures to protect automation systems and ensure compliance with internal and external standards;
- Conduct Factory
Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to validate system functionality and integration;
- Support software installation, updates, and troubleshooting during project execution and
- implementation phases;
- Ensure alignment with functional design specifications and adherence to global engineering and automation standards;
- Collaborate with
- functional teams, including IT, automation, and operations, to support system integration and performance;
- Document network architecture, configurations, and changes, maintaining traceability and audit readiness;
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement in connectivity and security;
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial networking, cybersecurity, and automation systems.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
- University degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering or similar scientific field;
- Relevant experience in installation management or equipment qualification and automation preferably with a focus in chemical plants or Pharmaceutical industry;
- Training and experience of GMP and HSE practices;
- Relevant understanding and knowledge of legislation applicable to engineering projects and quality requirements applicable to technical installations;
- Competent(written and verbal) English;
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package;
- Must havethe Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
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- party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Employment type
Full-time
Job function
- Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
- Industries
Chemical Manufacturing and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing
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