Automation Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support automation lifecycle upgrades and manufacturing expansion projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle—from requirements definition and detailed design through PLC, HMI and SCADA configuration, testing, commissioning, start-up and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support automation lifecycle upgrades and automation workstreams for manufacturing expansion projects.
• Develop, review and execute automation engineering deliverables, including:User Requirement Specifications (URS)Functional Design SpecificationsHardware and Software Design SpecificationsI/O lists and control narrativesAlarm and interlock matricesRisk assessments and change controlsTesting, commissioning and turnover documentation
• Configure, modify, troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens and Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Prepare and execute FAT, SAT, AIQ, AOQ, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Participate in system design reviews, equipment-vendor discussions, technical assessments and integration activities.
• Perform onsite testing, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting while minimising disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with site standards, cybersecurity requirements, data-integrity expectations, validation practices and GMP regulations.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering and external vendors to deliver project milestones.
• Maintain accurate, controlled and inspection-ready engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, shutdown or start-up activities outside normal working hours where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately five years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or process automation.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms such as S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, WinCC and/or PCS 7.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial communication networks, field devices and control-panel interfaces.
• Experience supporting design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting and system handover.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device or other regulated manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with GMP, CSV/CSA, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity and validation practices would be advantageous.
• Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Safety-focused, practical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Tell employers what skills you have

Automation Management in Product Development
Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering
AO
Automation Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Automation Studio
Automation Process Control
Hmi / Scada Software
Automation Design
Equipment and Systems Installation and Commissioning Management
Start-up Operations
Part 23 Certification
Hardware Interfaces
Siemens PLC
Technical Integration
Technical Project Delivery