Senior Automation Engineer

The Role - What You Will Do: System Design & Development: Create and optimize automated systems, including Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and SCADA systems for manufacturing and testing. Process Optimisation: Lead 'cradle to grave' projects (from bid to commissioning) to improve safety, cycle time, and cost through automation. Process Automation: Develop workflows and tooling to automate routine operational tasks, ensuring they are consistent, repeatable, and scalable. Programming & Controls: Develop and optimise programs for PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley), industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems. Infrastructure Management: Provision and optimize infrastructure, often utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible. Testing & Validation: Lead the commissioning of robotic cells and assembly systems; perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and ensure compliance with safety standards i.e. ISO 9001 or AS9100. Observability & Support: Maintain platform observability and respond to incidents through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve service efficiency. System Integration: Designing and implementing interfaces between MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell Pharmasuite), ERP systems (like SAP S/4HANA), and shop-floor automation like PLC/SCADA systems. Recipe & Workflow Design: Authoring and testing Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and manufacturing recipes following ISA-95/ISA-88 standards to ensure efficient production. Data Management: Developing data pipelines and dashboards for real-time monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, and OEE. Qualifications You Must Have: Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Controls) is standard. Experience: Solid experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within highly regulated sectors (Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, FMCG). MES Platforms: Experience with systems like Emerson Syncade, Siemens Opcenter, or Apriso. Industrial Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal, FANUC. Qualifications We Prefer: Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or C++, along with scripting in PowerShell or Bash. Proficiency in SQL (for database queries), VB Script, XML, or Java. Industrial Networks: Knowledge of OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and database administration. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-20