Automation Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions seeks an experienced Automation Manager for their expansion project in Liverpool. The role involves developing automation strategies, managing system implementation, and collaborating on critical projects with a focus on the pharmaceutical sector. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and relevant industry experience, with a possibility for substantial career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project automation, ideally in Pharma or Food industry.
• Ability to write URS and execute DQ/OQ/PQ activities.
• Experience working on >£5M strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and implement automation strategies for client projects.
• Build and support design and implementation of automation packages.
• Perform risk management and data analysis to improve systems.

Skills

Project Management

Automation Systems

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Education

Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering Qualification at HND level or higher

Specific training in engineering for pharmaceutical industry

Tools

SCADA Systems

PLC’s

Automated instruments

Data Historians

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NIRAS Ireland

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Automation Manager

NIRAS is currently recruiting for 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 clients capacity expansion project. This role will report into the site Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, support design and implement a full automation package for expansion project, including:-
• SCADA systems
• PLC’s
• Automated instruments
• PC Controllers
• Data Historians
• Manage digital stakeholders, internally and externally, including working with site control partner
• Ability to write URS and execute DQ / OQ / PQ activities as part of project execution.
• Ensure functional operation of Floor IT Systems hardware (PC’s, HMI’s)
• Perform Risk Management and translate results into action and implementation plans and execute.
• Data analysis of fault issues to support improvements and upgrades
• Automation project work as required outside primary project work

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience working in project or Automation, ideally within 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. As a company we specialize in the design and delivery of process-driven projects. One of Europe's largest development consulting firms, employing over 3000 permanent staff and with a pool of 25,000+ experts across our global network of 51 offices in 32 countries, NIRAS has a local presence across the world and is committed to building long-term partnerships everywhere we work.

If you are a motivated and experienced Automation Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply and come join our team at NIRAS. NIRAS Projects and Office Locations

Take The Next Step!

For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS, please contact Philip Cahill at 00353 482 2270 or email your cv to [emailprotected]