Automation Engineer - Pharmaceutical Project

Reference: 30823033149_1785232818

Project Automation Engineer
Life Sciences | Pharmaceutical | BMS | SCADA | Automation


Eden Brown is working with a leading engineering and construction consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer - Automation to support the delivery of a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion project.

Working within a highly regulated GMP environment, you will play a key role in the development, implementation, testing and commissioning of automation systems across process equipment, cleanrooms and critical utilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an automation professional with experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design and delivery of automation solutions in line with project requirements and digital standards.
  • Develop and review URS, FDS and system design documentation.
  • Provide technical oversight of PLC, SCADA, DCS and Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Coordinate integration with MES, historians and wider digital platforms.
  • Support commissioning, FAT, SAT, qualification and validation activities.
  • Review vendor and contractor designs and technical submissions.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA workshops.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, CSV, data integrity and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and system handover records.


Experience Required

  • Degree qualified in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven automation engineering experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other highly regulated industries.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS and industrial control systems.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
  • Good understanding of GMP, CSV and data integrity requirements.
  • Experience working with external vendors, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


Desirable

  • Experience within sterile manufacturing or aseptic processing environments.
  • Knowledge of EU GMP, Annex 1, MHRA or FDA regulations.
  • Exposure to MES integration and digital manufacturing projects.
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity requirements.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£70,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
GBP70000.00 - GBP80000.00 per annum

Middlesbrough

Permanent

Added 28/07/2026
Reference: 30823033149_1785232818

Automation Engineer - Pharmaceutical Project

Middlesbrough
Permanent

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