Pascal Ghyselbrecht

•Spearheaded the entire validation lifecycle of Siemens PCS 7 (v9.1+) automation systems in a GMP-regulated environment for a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.

• Supported testing of process automation, batch management (Simatic Batch), alarm handling, HMI graphics (WinCC), and data integrity features.

• Served as the primary liaison between automation engineering, quality assurance, validation, and operations teams to coordinate timelines, resolve deviations, and ensure a successful system go-live.

• Ensured audit-readiness of all PCS 7-related validation documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.

• Utilized Siemens engineering tools, including Simatic Manager, CFC/FC programming, S7 blocks, and AS/OS configuration, for validation support and technical troubleshooting.

Area

Led the engineering and implementation of advanced automation systems for a new silicon wafer plant in Spain, focusing on redundancy and reliability. Design robust and redundant Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to ensure continuous operation. Oversee the development of redundant electrical power distribution networks to support plant infrastructure. Conduct comprehensive cost calculations for automation systems, evaluating various solutions to optimise performance and budget. Serve as team leader and apply expertise in greenfield and brownfield projects to mentor engineers.

• ● Successfully conducted cost calculations for the automation system of a new silicon wafer plant, contributing to informed budgeting and financial planning.

• ● Evaluated different automation solutions, ensuring the selection of the most efficient and reliable systems for plant operations.

Executed automation engineering duties for a cutting-edge Hydrogen plant, focusing on electrical design and system integrity. Utilised Eplan P8 for efficient electrical planning and schematics, ensuring adherence to project specifications. Conducted meticulous short-circuit calculations to guarantee system safety and reliability. Developed comprehensive functional descriptions to streamline plant operations and maintenance procedures. Assumed the role of PSC7 Lead Engineer, providing leadership in executing energy-to-waste power plant projects.

• ● Spearheaded a significant automation project, earning recognition for outstanding project management skills.

• ● Played a pivotal role in the design phase, contributing to the successful deployment of advanced automation solutions.

• ● Ensured project deliverables met stringent quality standards, enhancing system performance and safety.