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Automation Engineers (UK)

Tandem Project Management Ltd.

Billingham

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in project management is on the lookout for experienced Automation Engineers for a biotechnology start-up facility in North East England. This role allows you to work in a high-performing automation team, delivering critical systems in a GMP-regulated environment, involving tasks such as system integration, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical automation roles.
  • Strong working knowledge of DeltaV PCS and/or BMS.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and support Emerson DeltaV PCS and/or BMS platforms for bioprocessing operations.
  • Collaborate with site-based automation engineering team for system integration.
  • Execute FAT/SAT/IOQ protocols and maintain documentation in compliance with GMP.

Skills

Automation Engineering
S88 batch programming
Communication
Collaboration
Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

DeltaV PCS
Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Summary:

We are looking for experienced and motivated Automation Engineers with expertise in Emerson DeltaV Process Control Systems (PCS) and/or Building Management Systems (BMS) to work on our client’s biotechnology start-up facility in North East England. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing automation team delivering critical systems in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Executing FAT/SAT/IOQ protocols including generation of protocols and reports.
  • Design, configure, and support Emerson DeltaV PCS and/or BMS platforms for bioprocessing operations.
  • Collaborate with the site-based automation engineering team to support system integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure automation systems meet regulatory, safety, and operational standards, including adherence to ISA-88 (S88) batch control principles.
  • Support commissioning, qualification, and validation of automation systems in collaboration with CQV and Operations teams.
  • Participate in the development, testing, and deployment of automation changes, and maintain documentation in compliance with GMP requirements.
  • Provide technical input during design reviews, FATs, SATs, and system walkdowns.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Prior experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical automation role, ideally in a start-up or commercial manufacturing setting.
  • Strong working knowledge of DeltaV PCS and/or Building Management Systems.
  • Proficient in S88 batch programming, troubleshooting, and control system configuration.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working within a cross-functional, site-based automation team.
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