Senior Automation Engineer in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, implement and commission process automation systems across life sciences projects. The role combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, working hybrid with local travel as needed to client sites.

You will lead design, configuration and testing of control applications, ensure project schedules and budgets, and deliver robust automation solutions while mentoring teammates and upholding our quality standards.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years in automation projects, preferably Life Sciences.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Rockwell.
• Experience with control systems design, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of industry standards (ISA S88, S95, GAMP5, cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11).

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to project design, configuration and testing of continuous and batch control applications.
• Manage project scope, schedules and budgets with leadership, and justify changes.
• Provide technical solutions and guidance to the project team and client.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule and travel to client facilities.
• Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert.
• Uphold core values and support professional development of colleagues.

Skills

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Automation project execution

Education

BS Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

RSLogix5000

Siemens WinCC Unified SCADA

LAB-X

PAS-X

Aveva PI Historian

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We're one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries.U n and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

The Senior Automation Engineer role requires an individual have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently to perform all aspects of process automation engineering and system integration, including initial concepts, specifications, design engineering, documentation, project implementation, testing, startup, and training of operating and maintenance personnel. You will be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing solutions for our client's most complex automation challenges.

Location:Hybrid with local driving travel

You will:

• Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications.
• Understand the project scope and financials and exercise good time management skills to plan & coordinate the work as part of a project team by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project leadership and identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client.
• Anticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and/or customer giving high priority to customer satisfaction offering strong technical expertise and advisement as part of the project team.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client's facility.
• Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert
• Be an ambassador who embodies ourCore Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have:

• PLC Programming with Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000
• Hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants, 5+ years in industry, preferably in Life Sciencesdomain.
• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background
• Detail oriented with strong technical aptitude and desire for learning new technologies
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls
  • ISA S88 Batch standard
  • ISA S95 Controls System Architecture standard
  • GAMP 5 & cGMP
  • 21 CFR Part 11
• Demonstrated ability to develop process control system applications, utilizing Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) WinCC Unified Scada, LAB-X, and PAS-X and Aveva PI Historian.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented software development & delivery methodologies
• Expertise with the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual server-based control system architectures, and understanding of control system network topology, i.e. Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testing
• Experience working at customer sites supporting the installation & commissioning of equipment and systems.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

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