Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

Reference: LS- AE_1783694478

Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Automation Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in the Yorkshire area. This will be a great opportunity for someone who has experience working on various SCADA, Simens, PLCs and DCS systems for a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

  • Lead the design, development, implementation, and optimisation of automation and control systems across manufacturing operations.
  • Provide technical expertise for PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS systems, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with internal department such as, Production, Engineering, Validation, Quality, and IT teams on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot automation and control system issues, implementing effective solutions to minimise production downtime.
  • Manage external vendors and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support the delivery of capital projects, including system design, commissioning, qualification, and validation.
  • Support and lead the junior automation Engineer for operational excellence within the team.

Requirements for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

  • Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical, Electronic or Controls Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar), SCADA, HMI, and DCS platforms
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience with delivering automation projects from concept through to implementation.

Benefits for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

  • Good career development.
  • Impacting life changing pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Competitive salary

To apply for the Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals or here more information, please contact Liam Shannon at Smart4Sciences on 01925 239723 or email .

£50,000.00 - £75,000.00
Per annum
Negotiable
Added 10/07/2026
Reference: LS- AE_1783694478

Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmaceuticals

North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Full Time Pharmaceuticals

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