Lead Automation & Instrumentation Engineer

GSK; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Worthing is seeking an Automation / Instrumentation Engineering Manager to lead a team designing and maintaining reliable automated systems. You will collaborate with manufacturing and external partners while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has extensive experience in automation. This role offers strong career growth and the opportunity to impact patient-focused work while working within a complex manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Clear development pathways

Training and support for technical and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automation controls or instrumentation engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in life sciences or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Project management experience delivering capital automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of automation engineers to support operations projects.
• Ensure control systems and instrumentation are designed validated and documented.
• Promote continuous improvement through automation data use.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PLC DCS or SCADA systems

Strong knowledge of control system lifecycle

Clear communicator with proven stakeholder engagement

Experience managing engineering teams

Education

Degree in engineering (electrical electronic control systems instrumentation)

Tools

Control systems

Process instrumentation

Job description

A global biopharma company in Worthing is seeking an Automation / Instrumentation Engineering Manager to lead a team designing and maintaining reliable automated systems. You will collaborate with manufacturing and external partners while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has extensive experience in automation. This role offers strong career growth and the opportunity to impact patient-focused work while working within a complex manufacturing environment.