At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation design and optimisation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Company: Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Yorkshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and great career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in life-changing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic or Controls Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
I am currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in the Yorkshire area. This will be a great opportunity for someone who has experience working on various SCADA, Siemens, PLCs and DCS systems for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, implementation, and optimisation of automation and control systems across manufacturing operations.
- Provide technical expertise for PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Production, Engineering, Validation, Quality, and IT teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Troubleshoot automation and control system issues, implementing effective solutions to minimise production downtime.
- Manage external vendors and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support the delivery of capital projects, including system design, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
- Support and lead the junior automation engineer for operational excellence within the team.
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical, Electronic or Controls Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar), SCADA, HMI, and DCS platforms.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience with delivering automation projects from concept through to implementation.
Benefits:
- Good career development.
- Impacting life-changing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Competitive salary.
To apply for the position or for more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals
Communication Skills
Python
Problem-Solving Skills
SQL
Data Engineering
ETL/ELT Processes
Data Pipeline Development
