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Automation engineer

Wakefield
Discover International
Automation engineer
Posted: 1 June
Offer description

We are supporting a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing site and looking for an Automation Engineer to support manufacturing operations across production, packaging, utilities and site improvement projects.

Responsibilities

* Provide automation and controls support across manufacturing, and packaging equipment.
* Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA and control system issues to minimise downtime.
* Support fault finding, root cause analysis and equipment performance improvement.
* Work on automation upgrades, line improvements, obsolescence projects and small CAPEX initiatives.
* Modify and maintain PLC/HMI software in line with site change control procedures.
* Support automated systems linked to batching, mixing, filling, labelling, inspection and packaging.
* Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Validation and external vendors.
* Ensure automation work is completed in line with GMP, EHS and data integrity expectations.
* Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and handover of new or upgraded equipment.
* Maintain technical documentation, backups, drawings and control system records.

Requirements

* Automation or controls engineering experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, chemical, food, personal care or regulated manufacturing.
* Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial networks.
* Experience with Siemens or Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation platforms would be highly relevant.
* Good understanding of automated production, filling, packaging, labelling, inspection or process equipment.
* Ability to fault-find across electrical, controls and instrumentation systems.
* Experience working in a GMP, hygienic or regulated manufacturing environment.
* Understanding of change control, documentation, risk assessments and validation principles.
* Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach.

Feel free to apply here with the latest CV.

#GMP #Automation #Filling #Pharmaceutical #ISPEUK

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