Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Sheerness (with Salaries)

Automation Engineer
BI AH UK Ltd —Ash
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
4d
IT Senior Platform & Integration Engineer
ECL —Chelmsford
- £42,000 - £54,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- APIs
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
AI Automation Developer
SS&C Technologies —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
9d
DevOps Engineer
Crossfield Technology solutions —Chelmsford
- £75,000 - £88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
Quick apply
6d
Design Engineer
AVK —Lenham
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Production Engineer - Lean Operations
Genuit Group —Aylesford
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Annual leave
6d
Operations Applications & Platform Engineer
ORBITAL NET LIMITED —Bekesbourne
- Analysis skills
- APIs
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Mechanical Technical Lead
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Data Platform Engineer
Verifone —Ashford
- Remote
- DevOps
- AWS
- Machine learning
Quick apply
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Principal Software Engineer
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG —Heybridge
- Full-time
- C++
- Communication skills
- Time management
Senior Tooling Design Engineer
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Senior DevOps Engineer
Verifone —Ashford
- DevOps
- Windows
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Senior Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
Honeywell —Southend-on-Sea
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
Maintenance Engineer - Field Based
CHEP —Thurrock
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Maintenance Engineer
Tesco UK —Aylesford
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
13d
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Area Manager, RME
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Rochester
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Flexible schedule
Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Water Industry
Select Engineering —Chelmsford
- £50,000 - £75,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Principal Manufacturing Engineer- Digital
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- £53,269 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Agile
- IT
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Service Engineer / Technical Trainer
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —West Malling
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Travel

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Automation Engineer

BI AH UK Ltd -
Ash

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Job details

Full-time
4 days 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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