Automation Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-28
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for:
X4 Life Sciences
Contract, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2025-12-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Data Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior MES Automation Engineer
A leading pharmaceutical organisation, operating at the forefront of industrial automation and digital manufacturing, is currently seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer to join its UK-based team on a 12-month contract.
This is a hybrid contract role offering a balance between remote work and on-site presence, ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of complex MES initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, implementation, and support of MES solutions across manufacturing sites.
- Define MES architectures in line with ISA-95 / ISA-88 standards.
- Configure and customise MES platforms to support production, quality, traceability, and performance.
- Integrate MES with PLC / SCADA systems, historians, and enterprise systems (ERP, databases).
- Act as a senior technical authority for IT / OT integration and data flows.
- Support commissioning, testing (FAT / SAT), and go-live activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Contribute to project planning, estimations, and technical decision-making.
- Strong experience in a senior MES and / or automation engineering role.
- Hands-on experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Factory Talk, Werum PAS‑X, Apriso, Ignition, or similar.
- Solid background in industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
- Experience with systems integration and SQL / databases.
If you are interested in this position - please apply directly or send your updated CV to
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