Engineering Services and Automation System Design
Professional automation services. We ensure process reliability and full regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Automation Services and Estimated Project Costs
Typical automation engineering services along with indicative starting prices.
PLC Programming and SCADA Systems
Designing and implementing industrial control systems for real-time monitoring and control of pharmaceutical production processes.
Typical scope of work:
- Programming PLC controllers (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
- SCADA/HMI system configuration
- Communication with sensors and field devices
- Alarm management and process visualization
Batch Control and Automation
Implementation of automated batch production control systems dedicated to pharmaceutical environments.
Typical scope of work:
- Recipe management
- Process sequencing and batch control
- Integration with PLC and SCADA systems
- Automated batch tracking
Process Monitoring and Data Acquisition
Implementing data collection and monitoring systems to acquire key production parameters and support operational decisions.
Typical scope of work:
- Real-time process monitoring
- Data logging and integration with Historian systems
- Developing production dashboards and KPI tracking
- Event tracking and alarm management
Digital Campaign and Batch Reporting
Developing modern, digital reporting systems for batch records, production statistics, and operational analytics.
Typical scope of work:
- Automated batch reporting
- Production analytics
- Integration with higher-level MES or ERP systems
- Electronic Batch Records (EBR)
System Validation and Regulatory Compliance
Comprehensive support in the validation process of automation systems used in highly regulated pharmaceutical environments.
Typical scope of work:
- Creating validation documentation compliant with GxP requirements
- Support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Audit preparation
- System documentation development and testing
Project Scope and Pricing
Large-scale automation system deployments in pharmaceutical manufacturing can range from $250,000 to over $1.5 million, depending on the scale and architecture of the system.
The final project cost depends on several key factors:
- System complexity
- Number of production lines or equipment units
- Level of integration with existing plant systems
- Validation requirements
- Documentation scope and regulatory compliance requirements
Service and Support Plans
Indicative costs of service and technical support for automation systems. For custom projects or standalone service purchases, prices are determined individually.
| Service Feature | Basic Package (10h) | Pro Package (15h) | Enterprise Package (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | 10% of project price | 12% of project price | 15% of project price |
| Included Hours | 10 hours / mo. | 15 hours / mo. | 24 hours / mo. |
| Response Time | 24 business hours | 8 business hours | 4 business hours |
| Remote Diagnostics (VPN) | Priority | Priority | Priority |
| Out-of-package Hour Rate | 350 PLN net / h | 325 PLN net / h | 300 PLN net / h |
| Support Days & Hours | Mon. – Fri. (08:00–16:00) | Mon. – Fri. (08:00–16:00) | Mon. – Fri. (08:00–16:00) |
| 24/7 Continuous Support | Custom pricing | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
Travel to client: 3.30 PLN net / km
Accommodation allowance: 350 PLN net / person
Terms and Conditions of Service Support
- Remote Work Billing (VPN) First-line support is provided via an encrypted and secure VPN connection. Engineering time is billed from the package pool and rounded up to the nearest 30 minutes for each request.
- Work Outside Standard Hours Interventions performed outside the standard working window (Mon.–Fri. 08:00–16:00) are deducted from the hours pool or billed additionally with the following multipliers: x1.5 (workdays after 16:00 and Saturdays) and x2.0 (Sundays and public holidays).
- Dedicated 24/7 Support (SLA) For manufacturing plants operating in a 3-shift system, we offer a contract extension for full 24/7 support. Parameters and response times are determined individually after a facility audit.
- Travel Time Billing The time spent by the engineer traveling to the client's site is billed at 25% of the out-of-package hourly rate (applicable to the purchased subscription). Travel time does not reduce the available pool of hours in the package.
- Validity of Unused Hours Subscription hours unused in a given month remain valid for up to 60 days. For example: in the Enterprise package (24h/mo.), the client can accumulate up to a maximum of 48 hours to be used in a single billing period.
- Preventive and Developmental Activities The available pool of hours can be allocated 100% to planned preventive activities, such as: creating backups (PLC/SCADA backup), machine safety audits, software modifications, or dedicated operator training.
- Spare Parts and Materials Service packages cover only engineering labor costs. Any spare parts, software licenses, and consumables necessary to restore machine operability are billed separately, following prior cost estimate approval.
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