Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

About the Role

Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

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, Simens, PLCs and DCS systems for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

• 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 department 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 for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

• 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 for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

• Good career development.
• Impacting life changing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Competitive salary

To apply for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on or email .