At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation projects and enhance system reliability in a dynamic brewery environment.
- Company: Join a leading brewery committed to innovation and digital transformation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, health perks, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of automation technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 3 years of experience in manufacturing automation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Brewery Manager, the Automation Engineer/PAPI is responsible for the ownership, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of onsite automation system hardware and software assets. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and automation support across maintenance, process improvement, fault finding, operations, quality, and capital projects, while also playing a key role in the site’s digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and developing software platforms including Rockwell FactoryTalk Studio, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Siemens systems, Wonderware InTouch, and AVEVA Historian.
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Profibus, CANbus, etc.
- Support fault finding activities across multiple departments including Maintenance, Operations, Quality, IT, and Digital & Technology (D&T).
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of basic and advanced process control algorithms, including PID loop tuning.
- Strong knowledge of physics, process engineering, and instrumentation principles.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control diagrams.
- Provide technical consultation and expertise on machine operation, process functionality, and equipment working principles referring to Automation setup.
- Well versed in Ladder Logic, SQL queries, Structured Text, and demonstrates a strong aptitude for programming concepts.
- Strong Microsoft application capabilities including Data Analytics, Excel, and Power BI.
- Highly analytical and data driven.
- Experience in reviewing and maintaining system architectures, standards, change control procedures, and system backups.
- Understanding of cGMP, and GAMP principles including validation, change control, documentation, and compliance requirements for automated manufacturing systems.
- Experience with system integration involving MES, ERP, and other third‑party platforms.
- Strong adaptability towards new software technologies, system integrations, and digital deployments.
- Ability to understand and lead OT cybersecurity concepts, governance, and deployment activities.
- Review and support OT network architecture including zones, VLANs, firewalls, and segmentation strategies in coordination with Digital & Technology (D&T) teams.
- Strong understanding of Lean and TPM principles with a zero‑loss mentality.
- Effective communicator with the capability to establish strong collaborative working relationships across multiple stakeholders within the organisation.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
- Minimum 3 Years of relevant experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Automation/PAPI Engineer in London employer: United States Digital Space LLC
As an Automation/PAPI Engineer at our Cork facility, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a commitment to digital transformation and cutting-edge technology, we provide a stimulating environment where your contributions will directly impact our operational success and sustainability initiatives.
Contact Details:
United States Digital Space LLC Recruitment Team
