Automation Engineer - DeltaV

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Billingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking an Automation Engineer with deep Emerson DeltaV expertise to support, enhance, and expand site Automation systems in a cGMP environment. You will be a hands-on SME, maximizing uptime and driving CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities include fault-finding, upgrades, new deployments, validation deliverables, and lifecycle documentation. You will collaborate across SCADA/PLC/HMI/DCS networks and contribute to data integration efforts.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in EC&I with time-served apprenticeship accepted.
• 7+ years in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, or Control System Delivery for Life Sciences.
• Deep DeltaV expertise including software design, development and hardware integration.
• CGMP experience with validated lifecycle documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain and optimize site Automation systems focusing on DeltaV.
• Provide front-line support to Process Owners to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Deliver small projects and validation/qualification deliverables including change controls.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, scope and cost estimates for process control work.
• Create/update lifecycle documentation: SOPs, maintenance plans, reviews; sustain GMP validation.
• Collaborate across SCADA/PLC/HMI/DCS networks and field instrumentation to support data capture and integration.

Education

HND in EC&I

Tools

DeltaV software design

DeltaV Batch configuration

Hardware integration

OPC/MODBUS/Profibus/Profinet/Foundation Fieldbus

Job description

Title: Automation Engineer - Emerson DeltaV

Location: Billingham, UK

We're looking for an Automation Engineer with deep Emerson DeltaV expertise to support, enhance, and expand our site Automation systems. You'll act as a hands-on SME maximizing uptime, resolving issues for Process Owners, and contributing to CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.

This role spans fault-finding, upgrades, new deployments, and delivery of validation and lifecycle documentation in a cGMP environment.

What you'll do

• Deploy, maintain, and optimize site Automation systems with a focus on DeltaV (Batch essential; DeltaV Live desirable).
• Provide front-line support to Process Owners: diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation issues to maximize system availability.
• Deliver small projects and CI initiatives, including change controls and validation/qualification deliverables.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, scope and cost estimates, and resource plans for process control work.
• Create/update lifecycle documentation: SOPs, periodic reviews, maintenance plans; sustain validated status for GMP systems.
• Support data capture and integration to third-party systems; collaborate across SCADA/PLC/HMI/DCS, control networks, and field instrumentation.

What you'll bring

• HND or equivalent (e.g., time-served apprenticeship) in EC&I and 7+ years in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, or Control System Delivery for Life Sciences.
• Expert in DeltaV software design, development, hardware integration, and DeltaV Batch configuration.
• cGMP experience; strong understanding of validation in regulated environments.
• Solid OT architecture knowledge and industrial protocols (OPC, MODBUS, Profibus/Profinet, Foundation Fieldbus).

Why join us

• Directly influence manufacturing uptime, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated setting.
• Own meaningful projects from upgrades and new deployments to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with an experienced Automation team and cross-functional partners.
• Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), annual incentive plan and up earn up to 21% on your pension

Equal opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training-regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, or veteran status.