At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise AVEVA PI systems for data-driven decisions in manufacturing.
- Company: Leading life sciences company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35 days holiday, annual incentives, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a regulated environment using cutting-edge automation technology.
- Qualifications: HND in EC&I or IT, with extensive experience in AVEVA PI and manufacturing data integration.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Billingham, UK
Responsibilities:
- Act as the site PI System Administrator/SME—deploy, configure, and sustain AVEVA PI to ensure reliability, integrity, and availability.
- Manage maintenance and keep systems in a validated state aligned with site procedures, GMP, and GAMP expectations.
- Integrate data from control systems (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Siemens) and manufacturing equipment; define optimal data acquisition strategies.
- Partner with Automation and Manufacturing to improve data availability, contextualization, and usability across the business.
- Develop and support PI Vision displays and coach users on effective data retrieval and visualization.
- Lead/own quality records including deviations, CAPAs, and effectiveness checks.
- Provide front‑line technical support and prioritize issues and project deliverables with a high degree of autonomy.
Qualifications:
- HND (or equivalent, e.g., time‑served apprenticeship) in EC&I or IT
- 7+ years in a front‑line delivery role serving the Life Sciences industry
- 5+ years hands‑on configuring and administering AVEVA PI Historian systems
- Strong experience integrating manufacturing data and implementing contextualization/presentation solutions
- Solid understanding of DCS/PLC environments (preference for Emerson DeltaV and Siemens)
- Knowledge of batch processing and ISA‑88
- Experience maintaining software in regulated environments (GMP/GAMP), ideally bio/pharma
- Ability to perform admin tasks in automation systems (e.g., DeltaV, PI, Infobatch)
Benefits:
- Make a measurable impact by enabling data‑driven decisions across a highly regulated manufacturing site.
- Work with modern automation tech and shape best practices, standards, and data models.
- Collaborate with a supportive, expert Automation team and cross‑functional partners.
- Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (not including public holidays), an annual incentive plan, and up to 21% on your pension.
We are committed to equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training—regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, or veteran status.
Automation Engineer - PI Historian in Billingham employer: FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited
Fujifilm offers an exceptional work environment for the Lead Production Technologist role in Billingham, where you can make a significant impact on the biopharmaceutical industry. With a strong emphasis on EHS and GMP standards, employees benefit from a supportive culture that fosters leadership and technical growth, alongside competitive salaries and generous holiday allowances. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering high-quality products while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Details:
FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited Recruitment Team
