Join a Market Leader 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 off-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 areIn it for life. You will be responsible to: + Provide support to automation system users. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment/system problems / failures. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures; + Contributes to the continuous improvement of systems to improve operations, providing them with the necessary automation technologies, capacity, reliability and in compliance with cGMP and project specifications; + Troubleshoot problems in the event of equipment malfunctions and be able to recommend solutions for the effective repair of the same; + Investigate and provide technical advice to support production, maintenance and other engineering disciplines related with operations; + Monitor automation processes on an ongoing basis, identifying and implementing improvements; + Optimize external contract costs, including outsourcing activities that could generate high costs of maintenance; + Constantly keep updated equipment spare parts lists, adding whenever necessary new spare parts to the equipment BOM; + Ensure that SAP data base is updated with new information when necessary; + Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice; + Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others). We are looking to recruit a Candidate: + University degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics/Automation or Chemical) or similar scientific field; + Understanding and knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s and SCADA; + Relevant experience in equipment/systems troubleshooting (automation, mechanical and electrical) preferably with a focus in chemical plants or Pharmaceutical industry; + Training and experience of GMP and HSE practices; + Experience in systems simulation (eg. discrete-event simulation) strong understanding and knowledge of control systems; + Fluency in English is a requirement; + Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package; + Must have the 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. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-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. (https://en-careers-hovione.icims.com/jobs/10854/automation-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834418400) Hiring Request Post Information* : Posted Date6 days ago(2025/4/14 20:00) ID2025-10854 # of Openings1 Job LocationsPT-Loures Job FamilyDIGITAL