EC&I Technician – Automation, Calibration & Plant Reliability

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an EC&I Technician to join the Maintenance & Reliability team. You will lead calibration programmes, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA issues, and support commissioning of new equipment on a 4-on/4-off shift (2 days, 2 nights) within a growing pharma site.

The role focuses on instrument accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, contributing to safe, efficient operation of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Ipsen.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience as an EC&I Technician within regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, life sciences, FMCG).
• Strong PLC fault-finding and control system diagnostic skills.
• Experience with instrumentation calibration and maintenance best practices.
• Proactive problem solver with commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the site calibration programme, ensuring instrumentation remains accurate and audit-ready.
• Act as the EC&I technical expert on shift, supporting electrical, instrumentation, automation and control system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve faults using PLC, SCADA and process control systems to minimise downtime.
• Troubleshoot, repair and optimise electrical and control systems for reliable plant performance.
• Support commissioning, qualification and handover of new equipment and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive continuous improvement and share expertise.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

EC&I experience

PLC fault-finding

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PLC & SCADA systems

Job description

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an EC&I Technician to join the Maintenance & Reliability team. You will lead calibration programmes, troubleshoot PLC/SCADA issues, and support commissioning of new equipment on a 4-on/4-off shift (2 days, 2 nights) within a growing pharma site.

The role focuses on instrument accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, contributing to safe, efficient operation of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Ipsen.