Automation Engineer

Title: Automation Engineer – Emerson DeltaV

Location: Billingham, UK

We’re looking for an Automation Engineer with deep Emerson DeltaV expertise to support, enhance, and expand our site Automation systems. You’ll act as a hands-on SME—maximizing uptime, resolving issues for Process Owners, and contributing to CAPEX and continuous improvement projects.

This role spans fault-finding, upgrades, new deployments, and delivery of validation and lifecycle documentation in a cGMP environment.

What you’ll do

• Deploy, maintain, and optimize site Automation systems with a focus on DeltaV (Batch essential; DeltaV Live desirable).
• Provide front-line support to Process Owners: diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation issues to maximize system availability.
• Deliver small projects and CI initiatives, including change controls and validation/qualification deliverables.
• Prepare and review technical proposals, scope and cost estimates, and resource plans for process control work.
• Create/update lifecycle documentation: SOPs, periodic reviews, maintenance plans; sustain validated status for GMP systems.
• Support data capture and integration to third-party systems; collaborate across SCADA/PLC/HMI/DCS, control networks, and field instrumentation.

What you’ll bring:

• HND or equivalent (e.g., time-served apprenticeship) in EC&I and 7+ years in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, or Control System Delivery for Life Sciences.
• Expert in DeltaV software design, development, hardware integration, and DeltaV Batch configuration.
• cGMP experience; strong understanding of validation in regulated environments.
• Solid OT architecture knowledge and industrial protocols (OPC, MODBUS, Profibus/Profinet, Foundation Fieldbus).

Why join us

• Directly influence manufacturing uptime, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated setting.
• Own meaningful projects—from upgrades and new deployments to continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with an experienced Automation team and cross-functional partners.
• Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), annual incentive plan and up earn up to 21% on your pension

Equal opportunity We are committed to equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training—regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, or veteran status.