Job Title:Automation Engineer (PCS7)

Location:Onsite, Sittingbourne, Kent

Contract:Long-term

BioTalent is delighted to be partnered with a leading consultancy in the pharmaceutical manufacturing space based Sittingbourne, Kent and we are on the hunt for a brand-new Automation Engineer (PCS7) to join the team on a, long-term contract basis.

Experience

• Experience of PLC based unit operation including graphical interface and data collection. Awareness of integrated process control (batch processing / continuous production).
• Experience of Siemens OR Rockwell products (PCS7, Win CC, Studio 5000, FT View SE etc.)
• Experience in maintaining and upgrading PLC or DCS control systems.
• Experience in maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure.
• Completed structured system testing and documentation such as FAT/SAT/OQ protocols.
• Followed system maintenance programmes.
• Completed system version upgrades.
• Experience in projects defining /reviewing technical specifications.

Essential Skills

• Good oral, written and presentation skills essential.
• Can Install, configure, and update Process Control System software from major vendors (Siemens, Emerson, Rockwell etc.)
• Can setup, use and interrogate: Version control, Asset Management and Database software and other Process Control System add on expansions.
• Write software in accordance with GAMP from Functional Specifications or other design documents
• Demonstrates logical thinking process and is able to trouble shoot and to identify root causes effectively.
• Document and Annotate software in detail.

Key Attributes/Skills/Education – Desirable

• Experience of regulated industry (Aerospace, Chemical, Nuclear, Oil & Gas etc.)
• Experience of Safety Instrumented Systems
• Experience of commissioning activities
• Database administration experience (SQL)
• Advanced PLC programming skills (eg STL,SCL)
• High level programming eg: C, C++, VB etc

If you are keen to find out more about this Automation Engineer (PCS7) role, please reach out now.