Automation Engineer - Frontline Support

Frontline Support Automation Engineer

24/7 Shift

The engineer will provide frontline automation support to live manufacturing, primarily across Inspection & Packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time automation support to 24/7 production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, HMI, SCADA and automated equipment issues.
• Document and track production/automation issues and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Support change controls, system modifications and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Coach and support operators and maintenance personnel on automation systems.
• Ensure all work complies with GxP requirements and site procedures.

Technical Environment

• PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Elau and Jetter controls.
• Wonderware/AVEVA.
• Industrial networks including ControlNet, DeviceNet and Profibus.
• OSI PI.
• Vision systems and barcode/serialization experience are advantageous.
• Knowledge of GAMP, ISA-95/S95 and 21 CFR Part 11.

Experience

• Third-level qualification in Electrical/Electronic/Systems Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Approximately 2–5 years' automated controls experience.
• Pharma, biotech or medical-device experience preferred.

Shift: 4-cycle 12-hour days/nights – 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am .