Efor is a leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical consulting company committed to providing innovative solutions to the challenges facing our industries. We pride ourselves on our dedication to quality, safety, and excellence in everything we do. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a highly qualified and motivated Equipment Automation Expert to join our team.

Fluency in Spanish is mandatory.

Position Title: Equipment Automation Expert

Location: Madrid

Type of Contract: Full-Time

Position Summary:

An Equipment Automation Specialist is a technical role focused on ensuring that automated equipment in a pharmaceutical environment operates reliably, safely, and in full compliance with GMP requirements. The position sits at the intersection of engineering, digital systems, and manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on how equipment executes recipes, control strategies, and data workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain automated equipment systems such as lyophilizers, bioreactors, autoclaves, or filling lines, ensuring accurate execution of recipes and process sequences.

• Develop and update equipment recipes, including parameters, phases, and control logic aligned with process requirements and GMP standards.

• Troubleshoot automation issues by diagnosing PLC, SCADA, HMI, or communication faults and restoring equipment functionality with minimal downtime.

• Integrate equipment with higher‑level systems (MES, SCADA, data historians), ensuring seamless data flow and alignment with digital manufacturing workflows.

• Support validation and qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ, change control, and documentation of automated functions.

• Ensure data integrity and compliance, maintaining audit trails, access controls, and system configurations according to regulatory expectations.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Process Engineering, QA, IT, Manufacturing) to implement improvements and resolve deviations related to automation.

Skills and Knowledge Areas:

• Strong understanding of automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI).

• Familiarity with GMP, GAMP 5, and data integrity principles.

• Experience with equipment recipe management and control logic.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, functional specifications, and automation documentation.

• Problem‑solving skills for complex equipment and software interactions.

• Knowledge of networking, industrial communication protocols, and system integration.

Education and Background:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Automation or related technical fields.

• Additional training or certification in automation systems, control engineering, or pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is advantageous.

• Proven experience working with automated pharmaceutical equipment, including systems such as lyophilizers, bioreactors, autoclaves, filling lines, or other process‑critical machinery.

• Strong knowledge of automation platforms such as PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI interfaces, including configuration, troubleshooting, and logic interpretation.

• Ability to develop, modify, and maintain equipment recipes, control parameters, and automated sequences aligned with process requirements.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and equipment integration with higher‑level systems like MES or data historians.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

• Contribution to high-impact pharmaceutical projects.

Join us: If you are a dedicated and highly motivated individual with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of Engineering and Quality in the Pharmaceutical Industry, we encourage you to apply. Efor offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. Be part of our team and contribute to the success of our industry-leading solutions.

Efor is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Thank you for your consideration and application! We review all resumes and submissions, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only approved candidates will be contacted.