Senior Automation Engineer

City:
Wilson

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics.

You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer with experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing to lead the design, implementation, and support of automated systems in a cGMP regulated environment. The ideal candidate will design and lead the implementation of automation solutions that improve process efficiency, data integrity, and compliance, while supporting both ongoing operations and capital projects.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of automation systems for manufacturing and industrial processes.
• Develop and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), HMI (Human‑Machine Interface), and other control systems.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS) for manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Serve as automation subject matter expert (SME) for pharmaceutical production, utilities, and facility systems.
• Support validation of automation systems including authoring and reviewing of GAMP 5‑compliant documentation (URS, FRS, DDS, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols).
• Oversee lifecycle management of automated systems, ensuring adherence to 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, EU Annex 11, and GxP guidelines.
• Integrate and troubleshoot equipment automation with MES, historians, and other data systems.
• Lead the selection and integration of robotics, sensors, and industrial automation technologies.

• Manage capital projects related to electrical and automation upgrades, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements.
• Oversee commissioning and testing of new automation solutions.
• Manage external vendors and system integrators during project execution and support.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation system failures.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT and data analytics.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source new technologies and solutions.

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Validation, IT, and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliant system operation.
• Lead automation support for tech transfers, system upgrades, and new equipment commissioning.
• Ensure all automation activities align with regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, EHS).
• Drive maintenance and calibration programs to support compliance and equipment reliability.
• Participate in audits, investigations, and validation efforts to uphold product and process quality.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the program portfolio.
• Implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues before they impact outcomes.
• Develop frameworks for identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Facilitate risk management workshops and track mitigation plans.

• Provide engineering expertise to troubleshoot production or equipment challenges.
• Identify and implement new technologies or automated solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Streamline and document project workflows, ensuring consistent delivery standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality across project delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation system failures.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT and data analytics.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to source new technologies and solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of…