Automation Engineer

Consult; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering company in the Guildford area is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to enhance production efficiency and compliance. This full-time role involves maintaining and evolving automation technologies, collaborating with international teams, and driving strategic projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and at least two years of experience in automation or control systems. Familiarity with biopharmaceutical regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in automation or control systems.
• Familiarity with biopharmaceutical regulations and GMP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects that enhance automation capability.
• Troubleshoot and manage building automation systems.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Act as the automation lead on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Minimise production downtime by supporting automation needs.
• Explore new technologies and provide training to others.

Skills

Low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives)

Device interfaces (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus, networking)

PLC programming (ladder, function block, structured text)

HMI/SCADA systems

Understanding of building automation systems

Strong communication and project management abilities

Basic awareness of OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Consult Pirbright, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Woking Area

Type: Full-Time, Contract (On-site)

We’re seeking an Automation Engineer to take on a newly created role that will directly impact production efficiency, compliance, and innovation. In this position, you’ll maintain and evolve site automation technologies - from production equipment to building systems - while collaborating with global teams and leading key projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic project leadership in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: Support small capital and expense projects that enhance automation capability in line with global standards.
• Maintain Systems: Troubleshoot and manage building automation systems, ensuring lifecycle management and compliance with site SOPs.
• Collaborate Globally: Work with international teams to deliver automation solutions and provide data to guide investment.
• Lead Projects: Act as the automation lead on projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Operations: Minimise production downtime by supporting day-to-day automation needs, implementing CAPAs, and maintaining documentation such as network drawings and asset registers.
• Research & Train: Explore new technologies, adopt them effectively, and provide training to others post-implementation.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Control Systems, plus 2+ years’ relevant experience.

Technical Skills:

• Low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives).
• Device interfaces (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus, networking).
• PLC programming (ladder, function block, structured text).
• HMI/SCADA systems.

Additional Skills:

• Understanding of building automation systems.
• Strong communication and project management abilities.
• Basic awareness of OT cybersecurity.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with biopharmaceutical regulations and GMP is advantageous.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing