Automation Engineer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Cpl Life Sciences

Cpl Life Sciences

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Automation Engineer

Liverpool

12 month contract

£40PH
Professional Automation Engineer role within the Liverpool site Automation Team responsible for the delivery of multiple HMI/PLC upgrade projects.

The role will involve execution of approved projects and development of new project proposals as part of thesite's long term sitewide strategy to address control systems obsolescence.

Responsibilities
Researches, evaluates and assesses installed HMI/PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and associated control panels. Recommends system spares, upgrades and/or replacement.

Liaises with the site Automation team, OEMs, vendors and contractors to obtain cost estimates and timelines for control system upgrades.

Supports the Automation Lead in the preparation of project proposals and business cases.
Preparation, review and approval of project design/test specifications for the lifecycle development of the control systems.
Responsible for execution Automation scope for multi-discipline equipment replacement projects managed by Project Engineering dept.
Technical ownership and hands-on execution of approved control system upgrade projects managed by Automation Engineering dept.
Completion of hardware/software modifications and associated testing.
Oversight of OEMs, vendors, and contractors involved in project execution.
Ensures ongoing availability, reliability and compliance of the control systems systems.

Resolves issues, coordinates proactive and reactive activities associated with control system replacement projects ensuring these occur in accordance within regulatory requirements, site standards and manufacturing scheduling constraints.

Actively promotes a safety culture, ensuring all HSE responsibilities are fulfilled.
Deputizes for Secondary Automation Team Leader when required.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Automation or related discipline preferred
Professional engineering status C.Eng or equivalent preferred.
5+ years' experience within Industrial Automation preferably in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment.
Expertise in Siemens and/or other OEM SCADA/PLC systems and associated supporting IT.
Experience of Siemens WinCC/S7 PLC and other common PLCs is preferred.

Experience in PCS7 Process Control System would be an advantageFunctional knowledge of cGMP, GAMP and best practice in automated systems lifecycle management and the operational management of automation systems.

Awareness of functional/machinery safety standards and best practice would be an advantage.
Proven communication, multi-tasking, time management and project leadership skills are essential.