Process Automation Engineer

Job Title:

Process Automation Engineer

Location:

Liverpool (On-site, 5 days per week)
Target Salary: £60,000-£80,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Start Date:

March

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Process Automation Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical organisation based in Liverpool. The successful candidate will play a key role in automation projects, working primarily with PCS7 systems and supporting process control initiatives across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support process automation solutions in a pharmaceutical environment

Work with PCS7 control systems, including upgrades and commissioning

Provide technical support for batch control and process optimisation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet operational requirements

Attend site daily (5 days per week) and support on-site activities as required

Essential Requirements

Experience working in the pharmaceutical sector

Strong knowledge of PCS7 control systems

Experience with PCS7 upgrades strongly preferred

Exposure to batch control systems

Ability to attend the Liverpool site 5 days per week

Desirable

Previous experience with Siemens automation technologies

Benefits

Expenses paid

20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with service)

Pension contributions

Sponsorship considered