Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to lead engineering activities and improve automation processes. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that enhance equipment reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. You will mentor a team, manage projects, and provide technical support, ensuring the highest quality in production environments. If you are self-motivated and possess a strong ownership ethic, this position will allow you to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in PLC-controlled production environments.
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Generate and deliver project plans for engineering activities.
• Lead continuous improvement automation projects to enhance equipment reliability.
• Provide technical support on automation issues to resolve maintenance problems.

Skills

PLC programming

Project management

Problem-solving

Client-facing experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Autonomously generate, report on, and deliver project plans for all engineering activities.
2. Lead site and corporate metric measures, including customer management, ensuring timely completion of actions.
3. Provide expertise and guidance on automation engineering for new product introductions, defining activities to deliver the automation strategy.
4. Offer technical support on automation issues to engineering and operations teams to resolve unplanned maintenance problems.
5. Lead continuous improvement automation projects to enhance site equipment reliability.
6. Conduct periodic software reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
7. Act as client liaison when needed, working closely with counterparts to align processes across manufacturing sites.
8. Mentor and support the engineering maintenance team in solving issues related to site utilities such as water, steam, and calibrated equipment.
9. Ensure compliance with cGMP and site SOPs in all work areas.
10. Support and mentor a team of engineers to adhere to preventative maintenance schedules.
11. Lead and communicate effectively within cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

EH&S Responsibilities

1. Understand and follow emergency procedures and safe work systems.
2. Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, signage, and instructions.
3. Promptly report and investigate accidents, near misses, and safety breaches.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

1. Engineering degree or equivalent experience in PLC-controlled production environments.
2. Experience in Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault finding in control and network systems.
3. Strong project management background in regulated environments such as production or process engineering.
4. Proven problem-solving skills with urgency.
5. Client-facing experience is preferred.

Characteristics

1. Mature, pragmatic, and well-organized.
2. Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
3. Strong ownership ethic and a positive attitude.
4. Ability to meet critical deadlines.
5. Effective communicator and influencer across teams.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is a global leader in serving science, with approximately $40 billion in revenue. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We support life sciences research, analytical challenges, laboratory productivity, patient health diagnostics, and therapies through our innovative technologies and industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.