Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Birchington, Ken (with Salaries)

Automation Engineer
BI AH UK Ltd —Ash
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
18h
Tier 1 - IT Helpdesk Engineer
Business Computer Solutions —Ramsgate
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Windows
- IT
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Technical Support Engineer
LS Scientific Limited —Whitstable
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Electronics Production Engineer
Instro Precision —Sandwich
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Profit sharing
Industrial Electrical & Control Systems Engineer
Total Energy Controls Ltd —Sandwich
- Weekend availability
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
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IT Support Engineer & Cyber Security (L2+)
Goaco —Ebbsfleet
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- Azure
- Microsoft Outlook
- Scripting
- Employee discount
Semi Skilled Engineer
Bakkavor —Tilmanstone
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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ORBITAL NET LIMITED —Bekesbourne
- Analysis skills
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- Communication skills
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Technical Business Analyst (AI)
Goaco —Ebbsfleet
- Full-time
- AI
- Communication skills
Maintenance - Maintenance Engineer
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Maintenance - Maintenance Engineer
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Senior DevOps Engineer
Verifone —Ashford
- DevOps
- Windows
- Analysis skills
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Data Platform Engineer
Verifone —Ashford
- Remote
- DevOps
- AWS
- Machine learning
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Lead MySQL Database Administrator
Verifone —Ashford
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Java
- SQL
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Field Service Engineer - South Central
Crown Lift Trucks Ltd —Sittingbourne
- Call to connect
- Driving
- Organisational skills
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Automation Engineer

BI AH UK Ltd -
Ash

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Job details

Full-time
18 hours ago

Qualifications

GAMP
Engineering
Programmable logic controllers
Bachelor's degree
Computer networking
Cybersecurity
Communication skills

Full job description

THE POSITION

The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving site automation technologies, including production equipment and building automation systems. The role combines hands-on technical work with project support, covering design, programming, troubleshooting and lifecycle management of control systems. The position contributes to production continuity, supports engineering and maintenance activities, and ensures that automation systems operate in line with regulatory and internal standards while enabling future site development.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The person in this role will support both day-to-day operations and project activities related to automation systems. In particular, they will:

Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems (including production and building automation) to ensure system reliability and minimize production downtime, while managing documentation, backups and system records
Deliver automation support for engineering and maintenance projects, including design, programming and implementation of control systems, while ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budgets and global standards
Lead or contribute to automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, managing deliverables and supporting long-term site automation strategy and roadmap
Ensure systems operate in a compliant manner by adhering to internal procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements, including supporting audits and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, engineering, validation, IT) and external vendors to support system performance and project execution

Requirements

Hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, building automation and control systems
Strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g. ladder, function block, structured text) and industrial control architectures
Understanding of low voltage control systems (relays, safety circuits, drives) and industrial devices and interfaces (sensors, I/O, fieldbus, networking)
Experience supporting the full system lifecycle (design, implementation, troubleshooting, upgrades and documentation)
Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms and building automation systems
Experience working in a pharmaceutical environment or another highly regulated industry
Knowledge of GAMP5 (Good Automated Manufacturing Practice) methodology
Understanding of project delivery and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Awareness of operational technology cybersecurity principles
Strong communication and collaboration skills

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to building an exceptional workplace through strong people practices and supportive HR policies.

To learn more about why BI is a great place to work, visit:
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

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Maintenance - Maintenance Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer

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Lead MySQL Database Administrator

Field Service Engineer - South Central

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