Automation Process Engineer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in East Kilbride seeks an experienced Automation Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. In this key role, you'll report to the Head of Engineering while implementing new equipment and process improvements. Required qualifications include an Engineering Degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Process Automation, along with proficiency in PLC/SCADA systems. This position offers a flexible working schedule and various employee benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Ferring Global Bonus Plan

Annual merit review

Enhanced employer’s pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays

Flexible working schedule

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policy

Private medical and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical implementation/support of Process Automation solutions.
• Proven experience with PLC/SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with medical devices assembling/packaging equipment is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support Production and Maintenance with equipment improvements and technical faults.
• Implement Disaster Recovery plan and Emergency Response plan for stable OT operations.
• Work with IT counterpart to ensure stable operations and adherence to OT standards.

Skills

Process Automation solutions

PLC / SCADA systems

English fluency

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical / Automation, Process Engineering, or Software Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Wonderware SCADA

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Job Description :

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Process Engineer, ready for a new challenge, to join our existing team in East Kilbride. This is a full-time permanent position.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Engineering to support manufacturing operations. You will play a pivotal role within the Engineering team responsible for implementation of new equipment, process improvements, transfer to Production and OT support.

Main responsibilities :

• Process equipment Lifecycle within a GMP environment from specification through commissioning and qualification
• Support Production and Maintenance with equipment improvements and technical faults
• Accountable for OT applications deployment and stable operations across the site following standard Guidance and Practices
• Prepare and implement Disaster Recovery plan and Emergency Response plan for site to ensure stable OT operations.
• Contribute to OT / IT standards and Global designs development via sharing good practices and expertise
• Collect and formalize local OT requirements
• Take part in OT capability building framework / Support local OT roadmap execution.
• Own and maintain OT asset management framework to ensure proper lifecycle management.
• Work with IT counterpart to ensure stable operations & OT standard adherence.
• Act as trusted partner for site manufacturing team

Required Experience & Competences :

• Engineering Degree in Electrical / Automation, Process Engineering, Software Engineering, or relevant areas.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical implementation / support of Process Automation solutions on a supplier or customer side – within Pharmaceutical / Life Science / FMCG industries.
• Proven experience with PLC / SCADA (Siemens, Wonderware, Rockwell), MES systems. Good understanding of OT software space : Historians, data acquisition services (OPC, etc.), manufacturing and quality management systems integration approach.
• Hands-on experience with medical devices assembling / packaging equipment is appreciated
• Essential knowledge of GxP framework
• Good understanding of electrical standards and IT landscape for OT solutions : physical and virtual server platforms, knowledge of the Microsoft operating platform and applications.
• Result oriented and problem solving, make timely decision.
• Change Management, ability to build effective relations in dynamic and challenging circumstances.
• Understanding of Project management framework : following the schedule, interaction with stakeholders.
• Good communicator (both written / verbal) and listening skills.
• English fluent and local language.

What you get in return :

’People come first at Ferring’. We offer you support to help you succeed in your new role with coaching and development from onboarding onwards, and opportunities to progress your career. In addition, to reward you for your hard work you’ll get :

• Ferring Global Bonus Plan
• Annual merit review
• Enhanced employer’s pension contribution
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 9 bank holidays
• Flexible working schedule
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policy
• Private medical and dental care plans

About us :

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group active in global markets. Headquartered in Switzerland, Ferring is a leader in reproductive medicine and women’s health, and in specialty areas within gastroenterology and urology. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and has a portfolio covering treatments from conception to birth. Founded in 1950, privately-owned Ferring now employs over 6,000 people worldwide, has its own operating subsidiaries I nearly 60 countries and markets its products in 110 countries.

Location :

Ferring Controlled Therapeutics UK