Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – PLC/HMI/SCADA

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support automation lifecycle upgrades and manufacturing expansion projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle—from requirements definition and detailed design through PLC, HMI and SCADA configuration, testing, commissioning, start-up and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Support automation lifecycle upgrades and automation workstreams for manufacturing expansion projects.
• Develop, review and execute automation engineering deliverables, including:
• User Requirement Specifications (URS)
• Functional Design Specifications
• Hardware and Software Design Specifications
• I/O lists and control narratives
• Alarm and interlock matrices
• Risk assessments and change controls
• Testing, commissioning and turnover documentation
• Configure, modify, troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens and Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Prepare and execute FAT, SAT, AIQ, AOQ, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Participate in system design reviews, equipment-vendor discussions, technical assessments and integration activities.
• Perform onsite testing, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting while minimising disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with site standards, cybersecurity requirements, data-integrity expectations, validation practices and GMP regulations.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering and external vendors to deliver project milestones.
• Maintain accurate, controlled and inspection-ready engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, shutdown or start-up activities outside normal working hours where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately five years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or process automation.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms such as S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, WinCC and/or PCS 7.
• Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial communication networks, field devices and control-panel interfaces.
• Experience supporting design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting and system handover.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device or other regulated manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with GMP, CSV/CSA, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity and validation practices would be advantageous.
• Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Safety-focused, practical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.