Automation Engineer

MSI Pharma; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Pharma is seeking a Siemens PCS 7 Automation Specialist to join our Liverpool site. The role focuses on hands-on engineering to support and improve critical automation systems, including SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation, within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include developing, configuring, testing, and implementing modifications to PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH, delivering changes through GMP change control, and collaborating across

Qualifications

• Develop, configure, test and implement 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, including requirements, configuration, testing and documentation.
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis for PCS 7-controlled manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT to maintain system reliability.
• Support and improve automation systems within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Skills

SIMATIC PCS 7

SIMATIC BATCH

ISA-88 principles

GMP environment

Troubleshooting

Automation systems

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GAMP 5

CFC/SFC

SIMIT

MES

Historian integration

Job description

Engagement Status: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are partnered with a global biotech to support the search for a Siemens PCS 7 Automation Specialist to join its Liverpool site. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting and improving critical automation systems within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with a particular focus on Siemens PCS 7, SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation.

Requirements

• Develop, configure, test and implement 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 GMP change control, including requirements, configuration, testing, implementation and documentation.
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis for PCS 7-controlled manufacturing processes.
• Work across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT to maintain system reliability and safely deliver automation changes.

Hard Skills

• Experience with SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation.
• Good understanding of ISA-88 principles and recipe-driven manufacturing.
• Experience developing, configuring, testing and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Experience within GMP-regulated manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of GAMP 5, CFC/SFC, SIMIT, MES and historian integration would be advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and IT.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to delivering changes within operational manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 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.