Automation Engineer

Blackfield Associates are partnering with a world leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in their search for DeltaV Engineers.

This role is primarily site-based, requiring attendance on-site 4 days per week to support operational activities, troubleshooting, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain DeltaV systems across manufacturing and process environments
• Perform system configuration, modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities
• Develop and maintain control modules, batch logic, graphics, alarms, and historian interfaces
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in line with GMP requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Validation, QA, and Maintenance
• Investigate automation issues and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Participate in change control, deviation investigations, and documentation updates
• Assist with automation improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, and compliance
• Support system lifecycle management, backups, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery activities
• Ensure all work complies with site safety standards and regulatory requirements

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on DeltaV engineering experience within pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing
• Strong understanding of DeltaV systems and process automation principles
• Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of batch processing, process control strategies, and instrumentation integration
• Familiarity with validation documentation including IQ/OQ/PQ and change management processes
• Ability to troubleshoot automation and control system issues in a live production environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

We are unable to sponsor individuals for this position. Therefore, you must hold full right to work in the UK or Ireland to be considered for this position.