SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

The Spec...

REF NO – SAEKO01

THE PACKAGE

• £60,000 – £65,000 + benefits + market-leading personal development and career opportunities.
• A World Leader in Manufacturing Software Systems, Process Control and Automation
• Location – Home-based, ideally situated in the North West

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Automation Engineer to join a world leader in providing Manufacturing Software Systems, Process Control systems and Automation into Life Science companies globally. As the Senior Automation Engineer, you will be home-based, ideally located in the North West and will work closely with one of the businesses biggest clients.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Automation Engineer, you’ll report to the Automation & IT Project Manager, specifically responsible for the Implementation of Continuous Manufacturing Automation Systems as part of a larger project. You’ll also be required to work closely with the Automation & IT teams responsible for the full Automation and IT scope and with vendors/partners with responsibility for the delivery of systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Senior Automation Engineer, you will Manage Automation vendors and provide clear direction for the Automation team.
• You’ll develop and/or review SDLC deliverables, compliant with client standards, including but not limited to:
  • Requirements Specifications
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Functional Specification
  • Design Specification
  • Code Review
  • Test specification/test script, etc.
• You’ll develop an understanding of the complete operation of the CM and follow the development of coding efforts from concept to FAT
• Ensure delivery of code is robust, stable and delivers a system that runs compliantly and efficiently in conformance with client standards for infrastructure, DI and throughput needs of the business (OEE > predefined metric)
• Work closely with vendors of Automation equipment to ensure deliverables meet project requirements, including the interfacing of new Automation equipment with existing site systems, incl. MES and PI Historian.
• Work closely with the QA-IT and CSV functions and ensure their requirements are met in all deliverables.
• Participate in Hardware and Software FATs and SATs to ensure client requirements and standards are met.
• Develop project schedules and document trackers to manage and control project deliverables.
• Lead Automation meetings and support, relevant program meetings.
• Liaise with stakeholders on the overall project to ensure clear communication between all parties.
• Ensure Automation compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day to day activities and all applicable job functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar role in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong experience in the following systems: Siemens S7 PLC, WinCC SCADA and HMIs
• Experience in one or all the following systems would be advantageous: Other PLC, SCADA and HMIs, Siemens Desigo, OSISoft PI, RT Reports, PasX MES.
• The successful candidate may sometimes be required to attend meetings at client sites, attend FAT testing at vendor premises and attend meetings at vendor premises as required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Relevant Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in Continuous Manufacturing is desired.
• Previous experience in Oral Solid Dose manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in high containment manufacturing will be advantageous.

GET IN TOUCH

The best part of this is, if you are successful in getting the job, we guarantee that you are going to love it. Why? For every 100 people we recruit, 96% are still with their company 12-months later, and 94% are still there 2-years later. That speaks for itself.

Want to be a part of this? Of course, you do! If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and passion this position requires then get in touch now before the deadline expires.

To apply, click on the apply button below or contact Kathryn Oxley directly on 01925 937311, quoting ref no SAEKO01. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.