Senior Control Systems Engineer - Biotech Automation Leader

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineer (Control Systems Engineer) for a leading biotechnology manufacturing organisation in Kent. You will contribute to the design, delivery, and validation of GMP‑compliant automation solutions within a regulated environment.

You will lead PLC, SCADA, and HMI projects, define system architectures, and ensure traceability from user requirements through to software design and deployment.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher level in engineering or a science discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation Engineering).
• Proven experience in automation system design, validation, and lifecycle management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar regulated environments.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC, SCADA (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley), GMP, data integrity, and validation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of GMP-compliant control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and HMI to support manufacturing processes.
• Define system architectures, standards, and ensure traceability throughout project phases from user requirements to software design and deployment.
• Oversee automation system development, configuration, and software validation, ensuring adherence to regulatory and GMP standards.
• Manage commissioning, qualification, validation activities, and coordinate system handovers, leading audits and interface with regulators and vendors.
• As the Control Systems SME, you will lead automation improvement initiatives, support digital transformation strategies, and manage change control processes.

Education

Engineering degree or higher in engineering or a science discipline

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Hyper Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Engineer (Control Systems Engineer) for a leading biotechnology manufacturing organisation in Kent. You will contribute to the design, delivery, and validation of GMP‑compliant automation solutions within a regulated environment.

You will lead PLC, SCADA, and HMI projects, define system architectures, and ensure traceability from user requirements through to software design and deployment.