Automation Engineer

Your new company

Your new company prides themselves on being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies 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 global company.
Our client's business strategy is supported by their Company 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 role

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 to company 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, commissioning documents. Carry out computer (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 succeed

Higher 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 unsupervised

What you'll get in return

Free Life Assurance
Company Pension Scheme
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave
Wedding leave
Company Sick Pay
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site free parking
WeCare programme - supporting the local community.
Subsidised canteen Facilities
Employee Perks scheme
Discounted Car Insurance
Employee Recognition scheme
Career development opportunities
What you need to do now

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