Senior Automation & Instrumentation Engineering Lead

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Worthing, UK is seeking an Automation/Instrumentation Engineering Manager to lead a multi-discipline team and ensure the design, delivery, and maintenance of reliable automated systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automation and instrumentation engineering in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of control systems and compliance standards. This role offers career growth and the opportunity to impact patient-focused work significantly.

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.
• Hands-on experience with PLC, DCS or SCADA systems and process instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of control system lifecycle, commissioning and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline team of automation and instrumentation engineers.
• Own technical delivery for control systems, PLCs, SCADA and related networks.
• Set engineering standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Automation engineering

Instrumentation engineering

PLC systems

Control strategies

Technical documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in engineering (electrical, electronic, control systems, instrumentation)

Tools

SCADA systems

DCS systems

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Worthing, UK is seeking an Automation/Instrumentation Engineering Manager to lead a multi-discipline team and ensure the design, delivery, and maintenance of reliable automated systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in automation and instrumentation engineering in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of control systems and compliance standards. This role offers career growth and the opportunity to impact patient-focused work significantly.