Project Engineer (Automation)

Almac Group Ltd; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmaceutical company in Craigavon is seeking a Project Engineer (Automation) to ensure efficient and compliant operation of automation systems. The ideal candidate will have an HND in Engineering, with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in automation systems. Responsibilities include design and administration of control systems. This full-time position operates on a 37.5-hour week with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering excellent results and projects in the pharmaceutical industry or other manufacturing environment.
• Experience of providing support, maintenance, or system administration for existing automation systems.
• Experience of specification, design, installation, commissioning of automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS etc).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the specification, design, development, installation, testing and administration of control systems.
• Ensure automation systems operate efficiently and safely, in compliance with cGXP regulation.

Skills

Automation Engineering Experience

Project Engineer

Education

HND (or equivalent) in Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer (Automation)

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11013

The Role

The post holder will be responsible for the specification, design, development, installation, testing and administration of control systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standard. The focus of the work will be to ensure that automation systems operate efficiently and safely, and in compliance with cGXP regulation.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

• Eligibility to work in the UK/IE OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK/IE
• HND (or equivalent) in Engineering discipline
• Experience in delivering excellent results and projects in the pharmaceutical industry or other manufacturing environment
• Experience of providing support, maintenance, or system administration for existing automation systems
• Experience of specification, design, installation, commissioning of automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS etc)

Further Information

For more information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Skills: Automation Engineering Experience, Project Engineer