Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Newcastle Salary: £70,000 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package The Company: Join a pioneering and rapidly growing R&D-focused organization at the forefront of biotechnology innovation. With a newly established, state-of-the-art facility in Newcastle, this company is driven by cutting-edge science, a collaborative culture, and a mission to transform healthcare. You’ll be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking team committed to delivering impactful solutions in a highly regulated environment. Job Description: As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in setting up and developing the automation infrastructure of the Newcastle R&D site. You’ll lead the design, implementation, and validation of advanced control systems using PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA technologies in a GMP-regulated environment. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for capital project support, troubleshooting process control issues, and driving automation solutions for new technology and product introductions. Key Responsibilities: * Lead capital projects applying automation engineering principles to complex systems. * Design and implement process control systems aligned with industry standards (GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11). * Develop and maintain engineering documents, SOPs, and technical specifications. * Conduct root cause analyses, support validation, and chang...