Controls Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Controls Engineer in Liverpool. The role involves designing control systems for pharmaceutical equipment, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree or HND in Electrical Engineering and experience with automation systems. The position offers a salary between £45,000-£55,000, hybrid working, and attractive benefits including pension contributions and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

RAC breakdown cover

Death in service cover (4x salary)

Income protection for long-term illness

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts at major retailers

Access to health & wellbeing app

Flexible working hours

5 flexible remote working days per year

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design.
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients on projects.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and system troubleshooting.

Skills

Automation

Electrical schematics

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Eplan 8

Job description

Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £45,000-£55,000

Job Overview

Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.

Configure and program Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000) automation platforms.

Produce and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8.

Create full documentation packages including:

• Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Cable and instrument schedules
• I/O lists and wiring diagrams
• IQ/OQ validation documentation

Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.

Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on-site commissioning, and system troubleshooting.

Ensure all control designs meet relevant safety standards and comply with industry regulations such as ATEX, GAMP, FDA, and SIL.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies
• Skilled in Eplan 8 or similar electrical design tools
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)

Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

Additional Benefits:

• RAC breakdown cover
• Death in service cover (4x salary)
• Income protection for long-term illness
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at major retailers
• Access to health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, health advice)
• Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
• Flexible hours: Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
• Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
• 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable as needed)

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