Pharma IT/OT Automation Engineer - GxP Projects

PE Global

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 74,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting an IT Automation Project Execution Specialist to join a leading global pharmaceutical organisation, supporting critical IT/OT automation and infrastructure projects in Milton Keynes.

The role focuses on delivering, upgrading and lifecycle management of validated automation systems, interfacing IT and OT, with a strong emphasis on GxP compliance and documentation in a regulated pharma environment. 6-month contract, ASAP start, full-time.

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience delivering IT/OT, automation or infrastructure projects within regulated environments.
Previous experience working within pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential.
Strong experience administering Windows Server 2022 or later.
Solid networking knowledge (VLANs, TCP/IP, switching, routing).
Experience with GxP documentation, compliance and system validation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain automation solutions across IT and OT environments.
Administer and support Windows Server 2022 or later environments.
Support and integrate automated systems used within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Ensure systems comply with GxP requirements, including validation and documentation standards.
Create and maintain GxP documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ, SOPs, risk assessments, validation plans).
Support the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within a validated environment.
Configure and troubleshoot network infrastructure (VLANs, TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls).
Work with Rockwell FactoryTalk, Mettler Toledo FormWeigh, EMS and other systems.
Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to maintain system integrity and compliance.
Support system upgrades, migrations and lifecycle activities.