Project Engineer in Wrexham

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Project Engineer for a 6-month contract in Wrexham. The role involves providing IT/OT expertise, implementing system improvements, and supporting regulatory audits within a dynamic environment focused on healthcare advancements. Ideal candidates should possess strong automation skills and experience with PLC, HMI, & SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Automation & Control principles.
• Experience in diagnostics and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT/OT expertise to ensure the availability and compliance of manufacturing equipment.
• Implement improvements to manufacturing and lab systems.
• Support regulatory audits with IT/OT expertise.

Skills

Automation & Control principles

PLC

HMI

SCADA systems

Tools

Siemens PLC

WinCC Flex 2008

TIA Portal

WinCC/PCS7

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a leading biopharmaceutical company, based at their site in Wrexham, on a contract basis for 6 months. (This role is outside IR35.)

Salary: Ltd/UMB 60.00 - 74.50 per hour.

Project Engineer Role:

• Provide IT/OT expertise to internal customers (Maintenance, Production, Quality) to ensure the availability, performance, and compliance of manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing and lab systems.
• Support regulatory audits with IT/OT expertise.
• Generate and maintain disaster recovery plans, procedures, and records for computerized systems.
• Support validation activities for computerized systems (commissioning, qualification, startup).
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor SLA adherence.

Your Background:

• Strong understanding of Automation & Control principles with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Experience in diagnostics and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA (Step 7, WinCC Flex 2008, TIA Portal, WinCC/PCS7).
• Experience in writing and reviewing technical documents (specifications, reports, risk assessments).
• Knowledge of other PLC/HMI/SCADA manufacturers.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements (GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR11, EU ANNEX 11).

Company:

Our client is committed to improving people's lives and health outcomes by focusing on high unmet medical needs.

Location:

This role is based in Wrexham.

Apply:

Applicants must have the entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote the job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

Note:

This role may require a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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