Automation Engineer

Your newpanyYour newpany prides themselves on being one of the toppanies in Northern Ireland and one of the top veterinary pharmaceuticalpanies globally. They develop & manufacture veterinary medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, they have opportunities for individuals to join them and develop their career in a globalpany. Our client’s business strategy is supported by theirpany Values – Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality – and they support their employees to live the behaviours that create their culture. Their ongoing success is based on the expertise, knowledge, and innovation of our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here and supporting their vision, then apply for this role. Your new roleBased within our Engineering Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for control systems engineering projects and maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment.The candidate is a critical member of the Engineering team and will take the lead role in improving equipment and process control systems reliability across allpany assets of our pharmaceutical plants.Main Activities/Tasks• Be part of the engineering team that ensures facilities & equipment are “Fit for purpose” as defined by EHS policies, Quality management system and strategic plan.• As part of a multi-skilled engineering team, provide automation expertise to key projects being considered for delivery of new products and resolving technical issues as identified across all sites.• Enhance project engineering capability and processes to deliver the capital programme on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.• Ensure automated equipment is efficiently and effectively maintained whilst adhering topany SOPs.• Enforce quality driven methodologies for implementing changes and improving equipment reliability.• Providing technical support for automation systems specifications, planned maintenance, development and troubleshooting.• Provide project lifecycle documentation, including but not limited to; requirements documents, specification documents, data sheets, electrical drawings,missioning documents.• Carry outputer (control) systems owner activities, to include configuration management and data control; ensuring that activities are carried out and records kept in line with cGxP regulations• Ensuring that external contractors are always adhering to procedures while on site.• Any other duties as deemed necessary by management.What you'll need to succeedHigher Level qualification in an engineering discipline & minimum of 3 years relevant experience• In depth knowledge of process control and instrumentation• Strong technical skills• Experience of carrying out PLC based control system fault-finding and planned maintenance• Ability to understand PLC logic code (Siemens/Mitsubishi) for the purpose of troubleshooting• Logical and well-organised approach to problem-solving• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment, to operate under time pressure• Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervisedWhat you'll get in returnFree Life Assurance Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding leave Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking WeCare programme – supporting the localmunity. Subsidised canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Employee Recognition scheme Career development opportunities