Automation & Controls Engineer - Capex & Industry 4.0

Chivas Brothers; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined Contribution Pension

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer to lead CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across our manufacturing operations, from concept through commissioning and handover. You will deliver instrumentation, control systems and Industry 4.0 solutions to optimise plant performance.

The role combines site-based work at Kilmalid, Dumbarton with some remote flexibility to align with business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, electronic, software or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in project management and collaborating with contractors and internal teams.
• Experience in control system design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Proficient with PLCs (Rockwell or Siemens) and process control systems.
• Interest or experience in Industry 4.0 technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations from concept to commissioning.
• Provide technical support, training and guidance to maintenance and operations teams on automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and policy standards and drive standardisation across projects.

Job description

Pernod Ricard is hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer to lead CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across our manufacturing operations, from concept through commissioning and handover. You will deliver instrumentation, control systems and Industry 4.0 solutions to optimise plant performance.

The role combines site-based work at Kilmalid, Dumbarton with some remote flexibility to align with business needs.