Automation Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd seeks an Automation Engineer (PCS7) for a Liverpool-based pharmaceutical project. The role is a 12-month contract requiring hands-on PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH expertise to support GMP‑regulated batch manufacturing environments.

You will drive automation changes, develop batch strategies and work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery of projects in a highly regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Siemens PCS 7 experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Practical experience with SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation.
• Good understanding of ISA-88 principles and recipe-driven manufacturing.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding GMP change control and automation lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test and implement software modifications to Siemens PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH systems.
• Develop and maintain batch control strategies, recipes, phases and equipment modules per ISA-88.
• Deliver automation changes through GMP change-control process with GAMP documentation.
• Provide technical support and fault-finding across PCS 7-controlled processes.
• Support system reliability, availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT and suppliers for compliant delivery.

Skills

Siemens PCS 7

SIMATIC BATCH

ISA-88 principles

GMP change control

Batch process automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent in Automation/Control

Tools

PCS 7 libraries

CFC/SFC

SIMIT

MES integration

Job description

Automation Engineer (PCS7) / Liverpool / Pharma / 12 month contract - £61.94 p/h

Are you an experienced Siemens PCS 7 Automation Specialist looking for your next contract opportunity within the pharmaceutical industry?

We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Liverpool, who are looking to engage an experienced Automation Engineer with strong Siemens PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment, supporting critical automation systems and delivering improvements across operational manufacturing processes.

The role will suit an engineer with a strong background in batch process automation, recipe management and ISA-88 principles, who is comfortable working hands-on with complex control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test and implement software modifications to Siemens PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH systems.
• Develop and maintain batch control strategies, recipes, phases and equipment modules in line with ISA-88 principles.
• Deliver automation changes through the site's GMP change-control process, including design, configuration, testing, implementation and GAMP documentation.
• Provide technical support and fault-finding across PCS 7-controlled manufacturing processes.
• Support system reliability, availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT and external suppliers to ensure safe and compliant delivery of automation changes.

Essential Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PCS 7.
• Practical experience with SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation.
• Good understanding of ISA-88 principles and recipe-driven manufacturing.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GMP change control and automation lifecycle processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot, modify and improve operational automation systems.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5, computerised systems and validation processes.
• Experience with PCS 7 libraries, CFC/SFC and associated engineering tools.
• Exposure to virtualised PCS 7 server/client environments and SIMIT.
• Experience integrating PCS 7 with MES, historians and other manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.

Relevant Siemens PCS 7 training or certification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £61.94 per hour
• Inside IR35 contract
• Liverpool-based pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on critical automation systems and batch manufacturing processes
• Hands-on involvement in engineering improvements and automation projects