Automation Engineer
BrewDog
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Job summary
BrewDog in Scotland seeks an Automation Engineer to maintain and improve the brewery's automation and OT infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.
You will work with PLC, SCADA and HMI systems, lead project delivery from design to commissioning, support security, compliance and continuous improvement, and collaborate with Brewing, Maintenance and Quality teams to optimise performance.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Automation Engineering.
- Proven experience in automation engineering within Food & Beverage or FMCG industries.
- Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI and OT network security.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, develop and improve PLC, SCADA, HMI and OT systems.
- Support fault finding and root cause analysis of automation issues.
- Deliver automation projects from design through commissioning.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards and documentation.
Skills
Education
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Job description
PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that's for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we're taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer - perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day's leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We're focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others') for the environment
PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR | We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that's for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we're taking your future seriously. 4-WEEK SABBATICAL | After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want. STAFF DISCOUNT | 50% off BrewDog Beers/Ciders, Wonderland Cocktails, BrewDog Merchandise, and Soft Drinks, plus 25% off all other menu items in our BrewDog Bars. Crew also get discount on takeaway beer - perfect for taking the bar home. ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day's leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up. AND A LOT MORE | Okay, deep breath… enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month! We're focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit (and others') for the environment
Job Purpose
The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining, developing and improving the brewery's automation, control systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.
Working as part of the Engineering team, the role provides specialist technical expertise across PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems, supporting both day-to-day operations and the delivery of engineering projects. The role will identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance through automation, standardisation and digital technologies while ensuring all control systems remain secure, compliant and fit for purpose.
The Automation Engineer will work closely with Brewing, Packaging, Maintenance, AD Plant, H&S and Quality teams to improve plant performance, reduce downtime and support the site's operational and strategic objectives.
- Maintain, support and continuously improve all site PLC, SCADA, HMI and industrial control systems.
- Develop, modify and commission PLC and HMI software in accordance with engineering standards.
- Support fault finding and root cause analysis of complex automation and controls issues.
- Maintain automation documentation, software backups and version control.
- Standardise automation architecture, coding practices and control philosophies across the site.
- Ensure all automation changes follow the Management of Change (MoC) process.
- Support the development and maintenance of the site's Operational Technology infrastructure.
- Assist in maintaining OT cybersecurity controls, system backups and disaster recovery procedures.
- Maintain industrial communication networks, remote access systems and plant historians where applicable.
- Support lifecycle planning for automation hardware and software.
- Deliver the automation elements of capital and improvement projects from design through to commissioning.
- Produce functional design specifications and control philosophies.
- Support equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning and validation activities.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers and systems integrators to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and to agreed technical standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability and efficiency through automation.
- Develop automated solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve process consistency.
- Support data collection, reporting and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Work alongside wider production teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
- Provide specialist technical support during production issues involving automation and controls.
- Support planned maintenance activities relating to automation systems.
- Work collaboratively with Maintenance to improve asset reliability through engineering improvements.
- Participate in out-of-hours support or on-call arrangements where required.
- Ensure all automation activities comply with company engineering standards and legal requirements.
- Support machinery safety assessments and functional safety improvements.
- Maintain compliance with electrical, machinery and control system legislation.
- Ensure all modifications are appropriately documented and validated.
- Maintain accurate electrical drawings, control system documentation and software records.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards for automation and controls.
- Ensure documentation is updated following all system modifications.
- Promote standardisation of components, programming methods and engineering practices.
H&S Team, Production Team's, IT team, and 3rd party OEM's/automation suppliers
- Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times
- Comply with safe working practices as defined by BrewDog
- Complete online or face to face training as and when required
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work
- Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable.
- Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times
- Take part in crew reviews throughout the year
- Cooperate with other BrewDog departments to achieve a great experience for our customers, applicants, colleagues, and contractors
- Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the role
- Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills
- Undertake any other duties as requested which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of the business
- Apply the BrewDog charter and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times
- Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of BrewDog internally and externally
Qualifications & Specific Training
Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Automation or Control Engineering.
- Proven experience in automation engineering within the Food & Beverage or FMCG industry.
- Proven experience in maintenance and programming of PLC's (e.g., Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Omron), SCADA/HMI systems (Ignition and Siemens) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet).
- Proven experience in managing OT network security.
- Experience with data acquisition systems and reporting tools.
- Strong understanding of industrial communications and control architectures.
- Familiarity with robotics and vision systems.
- Knowledge of data acquisition and reporting tools.
- Understanding of control panel design and electrical schematics.
- Competence in instrumentation and sensors (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent management of change abilities.
- Ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficient in creating and maintaining comprehensive system documentation.
- Keen to stay updated on emerging automation technologies and industry trends.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing production environments and priorities.
- Ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with operators, technicians, and management.
Participate in an on-call rota as required.
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