Automation Engineer Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, invites a Placement Student for Automation Engineering. You will assist in design and commissioning of automation systems and building management, while leading a small project before year-end. Training includes exposure to GMP-compliant control and monitoring, with emphasis on programming and data handling.

Open to internal and external applicants; 37.5 hours/week in a fast-paced, regulated pharma environment. Closing date 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Engineering basics and problem solving relevant to automation.
• Ability to analyse data and troubleshoot systems.
• Willingness to learn and apply GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers in designing and commissioning Automation Control Systems.
• Assist with Environmental Monitoring and Building Management Systems.
• Lead a small project before the placement year ends.
• Support maintenance duties and get exposure to control systems.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Engineering degree in progress

Job description

Automation Engineer Placement Student

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11914

The Role

Working as part of the Automation Engineering Project department based in our global headquarters in Craigavon, the overall objective of this role is to assist the Project, Process and Automation Engineers with the engineering design, project management, commissioning and operation of plant and systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standards (cGMP).

Day-to-day duties for this role would include assisting Project Engineers in designing and commissioning Automation Control Systems, Environmental Monitoring Systems and Building Management Systems. It would be the expectation that the Placement Student would also lead their own project before the end of their placement year. The student would also be trained and have exposure to a number of existing control and monitoring systems and would assist in the normal maintenance duties.

This role will expose and expand your knowledge across the pharmaceutical sector as well as programming, project management, analytical & problem-solving skills, data management and attention to detail.

“Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac”

Essential Criteria

• Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK.
• Educated to A Level standard (or equiv.)
• Currently studying an Engineering based degree with successful completion of 2 years by the end of this academic year.

Further Information

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.