Building Management System (BMS) Engineer Leiden • SIRE Life Sciences

The Company
Our client is a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, focused on developing and manufacturing life-saving therapies across areas such as immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases. With a strong commitment to research, quality, and patient outcomes, it operates as part of one of the world’s largest healthcare groups, delivering advanced biologics and pioneering treatments that improve lives worldwide.

The Role 
This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) in a GxP-regulated biotech manufacturing environment. As part of the Execution Systems team, the Automation Engineer ensures these critical systems operate reliably, compliantly, and efficiently, contributing to safe, high-quality biologics production. The position includes technical execution, system validation, vendor coordination, and potential project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Building Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) in compliance with GxP standards

• Provide technical maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance

• Coordinate and manage external vendors, subcontractors, and system integrators

• Lead and execute automation changes in collaboration with a multidisciplinary engineering team

• Develop and review functional requirement specifications, test plans, and validation documentation

• Support system commissioning, qualification, and validation activities

• Maintain and update life cycle documentation, including system architecture and technical records

• Create and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions related to automation systems

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of automation systems in a regulated manufacturing environment

• Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Execution Systems team

• Technical degree (minimum HBO) with 2–5 years in biotech/pharma and 3–5 years working with recent BMS systems
• Solid understanding of GAMP and cGMP, with experience in system validation and life cycle documentation
• Skilled in Honeywell PLC HC900, EBI R600 (preferred), Priva, integration protocols, P&IDs, and industrial control systems
• VCA and NEN 3140 certified; fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Proactive, detail-oriented team player with strong communication, organizational, and independent working skills

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