Global Electrical Expert

Make your mark for patients 

Global Electrical Expert

We are looking for a strategic, collaborative and solutions-oriented Global Electrical Expert to join our Physical Asset Management, Technical Standards & Expertise team, based at our UCB campus in Braine-l’Alleud.

About the role

As Global Electrical Expert, you will be UCB’s worldwide reference for electrical systems, supporting engineering projects and maintenance activities across our sites. You will develop technical standards integrating regulatory requirements, cGxP, safety, sustainability and Good Engineering Practices.

You will also contribute expertise related to OT environments and the hardware aspects of cybersecurity, helping ensure secure and reliable industrial systems and equipment.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with Engineering, Sites & Facilities teams, project leaders, maintenance specialists and multidisciplinary stakeholders worldwide. You will also guide internal experts, vendors and contractors in delivering robust and sustainable technical solutions.

What you will do

Define and implement global strategies and standards for electrical systems.

Provide expertise on power distribution, control systems and instrumentation.

Guide feasibility studies, technical designs and solution selection for engineering projects.

Support OT environments and hardware-related cybersecurity topics in collaboration with relevant specialists.

Support technical assessments, troubleshooting, failure investigations and continuous improvement.

Identify technologies that improve reliability, safety and sustainability.

Interested?

For this role, we are looking for:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Strong experience in electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and instrumentation.

Experience or good working knowledge of OT environments and industrial control systems.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to OT and hardware, with awareness of relevant standards such as NIS2 or IEC 62443 considered an asset.

Experience working on complex engineering projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Full professional proficiency in English and French, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 over 9.000 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 equal 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.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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