Automation Process Engineer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader based in East Kilbride is seeking an Automation Process Engineer. This full-time position focuses on managing equipment Lifecycle within a GMP environment while supporting production and operational technology standards. Candidates should possess an Engineering Degree and a minimum of five years' experience in process automation solutions within the pharmaceutical sector. The role offers competitive benefits including a global bonus plan, flexible working schedule, and enhanced medical coverage.

Benefits

Ferring Global Bonus Plan

Annual merit review

Enhanced employer’s pension contribution

Private medical and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical implementation of Process Automation solutions.
• Proven experience with PLC/SCADA and MES systems.
• Hands-on experience with medical devices assembling and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment Lifecycle in a GMP environment.
• Support Production with equipment improvements and technical faults.
• Develop and maintain OT asset management framework.

Skills

Process Automation solutions

PLC/SCADA systems

GxP framework knowledge

Problem solving

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Education

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

Tools

Siemens

Wonderware

Rockwell

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.

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

• 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 in nearly 60 countries and markets its products in 110 countries.

Location: Ferring Controlled Therapeutics UK