Mid-Level Automation Project Engineer
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11 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Mid-Level Automation Project Engineer will be responsible for the design implementation and lifecycle management of automation systems supporting manufacturing and utility operations. This role will focus on delivering automation projects safely on time within budget and in full compliance with regulatory and site requirements.
The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with operations quality validation maintenance and external vendors to ensure robust and reliable automation solutions that enhance performance compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Lead and support automation-related capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
Develop user requirement specifications (URS) functional design specifications (FDS) and test documentation.
Coordinate with system integrators vendors and contractors to deliver automation scope.
Manage project timelines budgets and risk registers.
Ensure compliance with site change management procedures.
Automation & Control Systems
Design configure and troubleshoot PLC SCADA DCS and HMI systems.
Support modifications and upgrades to existing control systems.
Ensure systems meet GMP data integrity and cybersecurity standards.
Maintain and update system documentation drawings and configuration backups.
Validation & Compliance
Support CSV (Computer System Validation) lifecycle activities in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. GAMP 5).
Develop and execute FAT SAT IQ OQ documentation as required.
Ensure all systems comply with internal quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
Operational Support
Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for automation-related issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
Participate in on-call or out-of-hours support as required.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with manufacturing quality EHS and maintenance teams.
Communicate project progress and technical information clearly to stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers or technicians where appropriate.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Automation Electrical Engineering Mechatronic or a related discipline.
Experience:
36 years experience in automation engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical preferred).
Experience with PLC platforms (e.g. Siemens Allen Bradley) SCADA/DCS systems and industrial networks.
Knowledge of GMP data integrity principles and validation practices.
Experience managing automation aspects of capital projects is desirable.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Project management and organisational skills
Attention to detail and compliance mindset
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
