Senior MES Automation Engineer – Hybrid Pharma Role

X4 Life Sciences; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role involves leading design and implementation of MES solutions, defining architectures per ISA standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong MES platform expertise and background in industrial automation. This role is perfect for professionals eager to take ownership of complex initiatives within a regulated environment, offering a mix of remote work and on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in MES and automation engineering.
• Hands-on experience with various MES platforms.
• Solid background in PLC, SCADA, and HMI.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of MES solutions.
• Define MES architectures following ISA-95/ISA-88 standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support commissioning and testing activities.

Skills

MES platforms experience

Industrial automation knowledge

Systems integration experience

SQL/database knowledge

Tools

Siemens Opcenter

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Werum PAS-X

Apriso

Ignition

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior MES Automation Engineer for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role involves leading design and implementation of MES solutions, defining architectures per ISA standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong MES platform expertise and background in industrial automation. This role is perfect for professionals eager to take ownership of complex initiatives within a regulated environment, offering a mix of remote work and on-site presence.