THE POSITION

Are you ready to take on a newly created role where your expertise in automation will directly impact production efficiency, compliance, and innovation? As an Automation Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and evolving site automation technologies—from production equipment to building systems. You’ll collaborate with global teams, lead impactful projects, and ensure compliance with key industry standards like SAPO, HSE OG86, and IEC 61508/61511.
This is a fully-site based role in Pirbright on a 3-year Fixed Term Contract.

• Drive Innovation: Support small capital and expense projects that grow site automation sustainably, aligned with global standards
• Own the Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems, ensuring lifecycle management and compliance with BIAH SOPs
• Collaborate Globally: Work with the global automation team to implement solutions and provide strategic data to guide investment decisions
• Lead Projects: Act as the automation lead on projects and improvement initiatives
• Protect Production: Minimize production loss by supporting day-to-day automation needs, implementing CAPAs, and maintaining critical documentation like network drawings and asset registers
• Explore & Educate: Research new technologies, master them, and train others post-implementation