Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Systems Engineer who is proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator to join our Systems team, based at our UCB campus in Braine-l’alleud, Belgium. 

About the Role 

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the production planning and technical support for our Biologics, Chemical, and Gene Therapy Pilot Plants. You will be responsible for managing technical aspects of equipment, system projects, and continuous improvements to ensure robust operations and operational excellence. 

Who You’ll Work With 

You’ll be part of the dynamic Systems team, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and technical experts across multiple disciplines to ensure smooth production planning, equipment maintenance, and system upgrades. Your role will involve interaction with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, both internal and external to the company. 

What You’ll Do 

• Manage the technical aspects of equipment and systems, leading projects and improvements.
• Follow up on systems/equipment lifecycle and manage obsolescence.
• Schedule and integrate technical interventions into production planning, ensuring smooth operations.
• Lead and coordinate technical interventions, facilities revamping, shutdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Act as System Owner of different systems supporting the Pilot Plants: technical responsible for the good operation of the systems, manage access control, technical issues follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvements and innovations, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Interested? For this role, we’re looking for the following qualifications, experience, and skills: 

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field with experience in system management.
• Proven track record in project management, technical intervention, and problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing planning tools (RTMS, MS Excel, MS Project).
• Expertise in manufacturing software and automation technologies (PCS7, Unicorn) is a plus.
• Fluent in both French and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

About us 

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science. 

Why work with us? 

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent, and adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.

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