Automation Engineer

We are supporting a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing site and looking for an Automation Engineer to support manufacturing operations across production, packaging, utilities and site improvement projects.

• Provide automation and controls support across manufacturing, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA and control system issues to minimise downtime.
• Support fault finding, root cause analysis and equipment performance improvement.
• Work on automation upgrades, line improvements, obsolescence projects and small CAPEX initiatives.
• Modify and maintain PLC/HMI software in line with site change control procedures.
• Support automated systems linked to batching, mixing, filling, labelling, inspection and packaging.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Validation and external vendors.
• Ensure automation work is completed in line with GMP, EHS and data integrity expectations.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and handover of new or upgraded equipment.
• Maintain technical documentation, backups, drawings and control system records.

• Automation or controls engineering experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, chemical, food, personal care or regulated manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial networks.
• Experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell automation platforms would be highly relevant.
• Good understanding of automated production, filling, packaging, labelling, inspection or process equipment.
• Ability to fault‑find across electrical, controls and instrumentation systems.
• Experience working in a GMP, hygienic or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of change control, documentation, risk assessments and validation principles.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a practical, hands‑on approach.