Job Description
Automation Engineer (PCS7) / Liverpool / Pharma / 12 month contract - -61.94 p/h
Are you an experienced Siemens PCS 7 Automation Specialist looking for your next contract opportunity within the pharmaceutical industry?
We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Liverpool, who are looking to engage an experienced Automation Engineer with strong Siemens PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment, supporting critical automation systems and delivering improvements across operational manufacturing processes.
The role will suit an engineer with a strong background in batch process automation, recipe management and ISA-88 principles, who is comfortable working hands-on with complex control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, test and implement software modifications to Siemens PCS 7 and SIMATIC BATCH systems.
- Develop and maintain batch control strategies, recipes, phases and equipment modules in line with ISA-88 principles.
- Deliver automation changes through the site''s GMP change-control process, including design, configuration, testing, implementation and GAMP documentation.
- Provide technical support and fault-finding across PCS 7-controlled manufacturing processes.
- Support system reliability, availability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT and external suppliers to ensure safe and compliant delivery of automation changes.
Essential Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PCS 7.
- Practical experience with SIMATIC BATCH and batch process automation.
- Good understanding of ISA-88 principles and recipe-driven manufacturing.
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of GMP change control and automation lifecycle processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot, modify and improve operational automation systems.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of GAMP 5, computerised systems and validation processes.
- Experience with PCS 7 libraries, CFC/SFC and associated engineering tools.
- Exposure to virtualised PCS 7 server/client environments and SIMIT.
- Experience integrating PCS 7 with MES, historians and other manufacturing systems.
Qualifications
A degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
Relevant Siemens PCS 7 training or certification would be advantageous.
What''s on Offer?
- -61.94 per hour
- Inside IR35 contract
- Liverpool-based pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work on critical automation systems and batch manufacturing processes
- Hands-on involvement in engineering improvements and automation projects
Interested?
If you''re an experienced Siemens PCS 7 Automation Specialist with a background in batch manufacturing and are interested in discussing this opportunity, we''d be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.