Automation Engineer

X4 Life Sciences; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer for a hybrid role in Leeds. The position focuses on leading MES initiatives, including the design and implementation of MES solutions and integration with existing systems. Ideal candidates will have strong MES engineering experience, familiarity with industrial automation, and experience in configuring platforms. Apply now to be part of a dynamic team steering digital manufacturing excellence throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a senior MES and/or automation engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with various MES platforms.
• Solid background in industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of MES solutions.
• Define MES architectures per ISA-95/ISA-88 standards.
• Configure MES platforms for production, quality, and traceability.

Skills

Senior MES engineering experience

Industrial automation expertise

Systems integration

SQL/database knowledge

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]