Smart Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer (Site-Based)

Pernod Ricard; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Defined Contribution Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Life Assurance

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer for the Bottling Engineering team in Dumbarton, Scotland. This permanent role focuses on coordinating capital projects, implementing smart manufacturing solutions and supporting operations with advanced control systems.

The position requires a degree in engineering, strong project management skills, and experience with Rockwell/Siemens PLCs, OPC UA and Industry 4.0 technologies. Some hybrid working is possible with site-based duties.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, electronic, software or related engineering.
• Experience in Project Management and collaboration with contractors and internal teams.
• Experience in control system design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Proficient with PLCs (Rockwell/Siemens) and process control systems in modern environments.
• Interest or experience in Industry 4.0 technologies is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Manage activities from funding approval through to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations teams on Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Control systems

Rockwell/Siemens PLCs

Industry 4.0

Driving licence

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic/software engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

OPC UA

Job description

Pernod Ricard is hiring a Controls & Automation Engineer for the Bottling Engineering team in Dumbarton, Scotland. This permanent role focuses on coordinating capital projects, implementing smart manufacturing solutions and supporting operations with advanced control systems.

The position requires a degree in engineering, strong project management skills, and experience with Rockwell/Siemens PLCs, OPC UA and Industry 4.0 technologies. Some hybrid working is possible with site-based duties.