Automation Engineer

X4 Life Sciences; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract. This role involves leading the design and implementation of MES solutions across manufacturing sites and requires strong experience in MES and automation engineering. Candidates should have hands-on experience with MES platforms like Siemens Opcenter and a solid background in industrial automation. The position also offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a senior MES and/or automation engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter or similar.
• Solid background in industrial automation including PLC, SCADA, HMI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of MES solutions.
• Define MES architectures in line with ISA-95 / ISA-88 standards.
• Integrate MES with PLC / SCADA systems and enterprise systems.

Skills

Strong experience in a senior MES and/or automation engineering role

Hands-on experience with MES platforms

Solid background in industrial automation

Experience with systems integration and SQL/databases

Tools

Siemens Opcenter

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Werum PAS-X

Apriso

Ignition

Job description

Senior MES Automation Engineer

A leading pharmaceutical organisation, operating at the forefront of industrial automation and digital manufacturing, is currently seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer to join its UK-based team on a 12-month contract.

This is a hybrid contract role offering a balance between remote work and on-site presence, ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of complex MES initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of MES solutions across manufacturing sites.
• Define MES architectures in line with ISA-95 / ISA-88 standards.
• Configure and customise MES platforms to support production, quality, traceability, and performance.
• Integrate MES with PLC / SCADA systems, historians, and enterprise systems (ERP, databases).
• Act as a senior technical authority for IT / OT integration and data flows.
• Support commissioning, testing (FAT / SAT), and go-live activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Contribute to project planning, estimations, and technical decision-making.

Required Experience

• Strong experience in a senior MES and / or automation engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Werum PAS‑X, Apriso, Ignition, or similar.
• Solid background in industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Experience with systems integration and SQL / databases.

If you are interested in this position - please apply directly or send your updated CV to [e-mail]