Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking an  Automation Engineer who will be  responsible for supporting the Business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule. The primary role is to support the business unit across all shifts and work closely with the Snr Automation engineers for complex issues and identifying process improvements.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

 What you will be doing:

• Primary responsibility is to support the business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule. The role will be based on 3^rd shift (00:00am to 08:00) @ 33%, with cover support for weekend callouts.


• Implementing improvements to the equipment and procedures used in the manufacturing process


• Lead small automation projects to improve the processes within the unit


• Support the automation design element of capital expenditure projects in the unit/department


• Support the installation and commissioning of automated equipment onsite


• Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging


• Work closely with the BTS (IT) and Maintenance groups when troubleshooting issues on equipment and systems


• Support off shift and weekend issues as required based on a Rota


• Attend twice-weekly Tier 2 department meetings             


• Attend external meetings as required

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, I.T, Mechatronics or other related discipline


• Minimum 1- 3 years’ experience working on support automation control systems and client/server architectures with a strong grasp of basic networking concepts


• Experience working with Siemens and Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC control systems


• Experience working with SCADA systems, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, iFix, Wonderware etc.