Validation Automation Engineer Wockhardt UK

Wockhardt UK Limited; Bangor-on-Dee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Validation Automation Engineer based in Wrexham, UK. The role involves designing and optimising instrumentation, control, and automation processes within a regulated environment. Candidates should have technical expertise in operational technology, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The position offers various benefits, including discounts and subsidised canteen services.

Benefits

Rewards platform - discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more

Salary sacrifice schemes

Sports and Social club

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Technical experience with Operational Technology architectures and Validation.
• Knowledge of automatic Inspection technology.
• Ability to apply emerging technologies in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise instrumentation and automation on site.
• Collaborate with various departments for project delivery.
• Generate and execute validation documentation with CSV oversight.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Control systems

Automation technologies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Validation Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing instrumentation, control and automation within our Technical/ Validation Department, as well as generating documentation and executing all associated validation activities, including documentation. You will collaborate with our on-site IT, Production and Engineering departments for operational and project delivery across the business to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external partners.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Design and optimise instrumentation, control and automation on site.
• Collaborate with our on-site IT, Quality, Operations and Engineering to deliver projects across the business.
• Generation and execution of Validation documentation and with CSV oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external partners.
• Technical experience and understanding of Operational Technology architectures and Validation.
• Knowledge of automatic Inspection technology, including packaging processes.
• Knowledge of CSV and industrial networking for site control systems.
• Understanding of hardware architecture design, cyber security and connectivity to deliver operational technology solutions against a backdrop of an IT environment.
• Ability to practically apply available and emerging technologies to deliver robust, reliable, commissionable, operable and maintainable equipment and processes within a regulated cGMP operational environment.
• Team-Oriented and Flexible: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Self-Motivated and Proactive: A high degree of personal drive and initiative, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Innovative Thinker: A consistent appetite for improvement, innovation, and maintaining focus in uncertain and evolving environments.
• Positive, Can-Do Attitude: A positive mind-set that motivates and inspires peers, coupled with the ability to lead by example.
• You will have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be working from our Wrexham based site which is home to our MHRA approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Rewards platform - discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sports and Social club
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking