Automation Manager

NIRAS Ireland; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions is seeking an experienced Automation Manager for their Liverpool facility. This role involves creating and implementing automation strategies for a major capacity expansion project, ensuring operational efficiency and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project or automation roles, ideally within Pharma or Food industry.
• Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering qualification at HND level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, design, and implement a full automation package for the expansion project.
• Manage digital stakeholders and ensure functional operation of Floor IT Systems hardware.

Skills

Automation

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC’s

Automated instruments

Data Historians

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Full Job Description

Automation Manager

Opportunity:

NIRAS is currently recruiting an experienced Automation Manager who, in collaboration with our major projects and engineering services group, will support our client, a prestigious multinational healthcare solutions and pharmaceutical products manufacturer, at their leading sterile healthcare solutions manufacturing facility in Liverpool.

Based on site, the Automation Manager will be responsible for working with the project team to create, manage, and implement the automation strategy for our client's capacity expansion project. This role will report to the site Project Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Build, support, design, and implement a full automation package for the expansion project, including:

• SCADA systems
• PLC’s
• Automated instruments
• PC Controllers
• Data Historians

Manage digital stakeholders, internally and externally, including working with the site control partner.

Write URS and execute DQ / OQ / PQ activities as part of project execution.

Ensure functional operation of Floor IT Systems hardware (PCs, HMIs).

Perform Risk Management, translate results into action and implementation plans, and execute.

Analyze fault data to support improvements and upgrades.

Handle automation project work outside primary project scope as required.

Education Requirements:

• Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering qualification at HND level or higher; a Degree is preferred.
• Engineering qualifications with suitable training and experience in the above systems.
• Electrician/Instrumentation/Mechatronic Technician with training and experience in the above systems.
• Specific training and education in engineering fields and their implementation in the pharmaceutical industry are preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience working in project or automation roles, ideally within the Pharma or Food industry.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar field.
• Experience working on >£5M strategic projects.

Who We Are:

NIRAS provides Project Management, Engineering Design, and Project Resourcing services to the Pharmaceutical and Life Science sectors. We specialize in the design and delivery of process-driven projects. As one of Europe's largest development consulting firms, employing over 3,000 permanent staff and with a network of 25,000+ experts across 51 offices in 32 countries, NIRAS has a global presence and is committed to building long-term partnerships worldwide.

If you are a motivated and experienced Automation Manager seeking the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply and join our team at NIRAS.

Take The Next Step!

For a confidential discussion about this and other exciting opportunities with NIRAS, please contact Philip Cahill at 00353 482 2270 or email your CV to [email address].