Lead Automation Engineer

Job Description

Lead Digital Manufacturing/ Automation Engineer (Chesterfield)
NeoDyne is a leading UK and Irish system integrator specialising in digital manufacturing, MES, and OT cybersecurity. Headquartered in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with over 300 B2B customers, the Company works on cutting-edge projects in high-end food and beverage manufacturing, pharma, and energy.

We are currently seeking experienced Digital

Manufacturing/Automation

Engineers (3+ years of experience) to manage and lead technical activities on digital manufacturing and automation projects. Applicants with Siemens, Rockwell, and AVEVA (Wonderware) experience and a background in GAMP 5 will have an added advantage.

This is a full-time staff position based in our Chesterfield office, with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Responsibilities/ Duties
Assuming technical lead role on digital

manufacturing/automation

projects, including leading design, test, and integration activities.
Working with a team of digital

manufacturing/automation

engineers delivering projects to customer sites.
Developing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment and following GAMP 5 guidelines.
Providing design and approval for hardware, software, and controls for automated and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Working closely with customers to identify areas for improvement through the use of automation and data analytics technology.
Providing technical and automation operational support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation and Facilities departments.
Co-ordinating and supporting project commissioning activities.
Mentoring and training of junior engineers.
Researching new technologies and trends in Industrial Automation and liaising with senior management on digital

manufacturing/automation

business strategy.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience
Experienced digital

manufacturing/automation

engineer with 3+ years’ experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Instrumentation/ Information Systems or related field.
PLC Programming Experience: Allen-Bradley PLCs / Siemens TIA Portal.
HMI / SCADA Experience: Siemens / Rockwell/ AVEVA / Schneider.
Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).
Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring would be desirable.
Experience working with validated Digital

Manufacturing/Automation

systems in the Pharmaceutical or Food Beverage manufacturing environment.

Characteristics
We look for candidates who
Work well as part of a team.
Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
Can prioritise and coordinate work.
Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Can multitask and work well under pressure.
Are a strategic business thinker.

Package/ Benefits
Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
Paid Overtime
Pension with employer contribution
Health Insurance
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Remote Working/ Flexi-time/ Compressed Working Week

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in the UK and Europe. Apply today!

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.