Automation Engineer

Job  Job type:
Permanent

Location:

Newry Closing date:
Monday 03 Aug 2026 09:00 Job Overview Based within our Engineering Department, our Automation Engineer will be responsible for control systems engineering projects and maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment. You will be a critical member of the Engineering team and will take the lead role in improving equipment and process control systems reliability across all company assets of our pharmaceutical plants.

Main Activities/Tasks Be part of the engineering team that deliver Norbrook's Capital investment program to ensure facilities & equipment are Fit for purpose as defined by Norbrook's EHS policies, Quality management system and Norbrook's strategic plan. As part of a multi skilled engineering team, provide automation expertise to key projects being considered for delivery of new products and resolving technical issues as identified across all Norbrook sites.

Enhance project engineering capability and processes to deliver capital programme on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. Ensure automated equipment are efficiently and effectively maintained whilst adhering to company SOPs. Enforce quality driven methodologies for implementing changes and improving equipment reliability. Providing technical support for automation systems specifications, planned maintenance, development and troubleshooting. Provide project lifecycle documentation, including but not limited to;

requirements documents, specification documents, data sheets, electrical drawings, commissioning documents. Carry out computer (control) systems owner activities, to include configuration management and data control; ensuring that activities are carried out and records kept in line with cGxP regulations Ensuring that external contractors are adhering to Norbrook procedures while on site at all times.

Essential Criteria :
Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application form in order to be considered:
Higher Level qualification in an engineering discipline & minimum of 3 years relevant experience In depth knowledge of process control and instrumentation Strong technical skills Experience in carrying out PLC based control system fault finding and planned maintenance Ability to understand PLC logic code (Siemens/Mitsubishi) for the purpose of troubleshooting Logical and well organised approach to problem solving Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment, to operate under time pressure Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised Desirable Criteria:
Ability to program Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLC's ATEX qualified Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Experience of technical documentation writing (e.g. SOP's, Instrument/Equipment Specifications) Duration:
Full time, permanent

Location:

Newry Additional Information:
This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy. Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.

Benefits:
Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding leave Company Sick Pay Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking WeCare programme - supporting the local community Susidised canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Employee Recognition scheme

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