Automation Engineer

Company: SANOFI-AVENTIS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the Job

We are an organization who are preparing its future through an ambitious program. The project is at the cornerstone of our strategy as it aims at creating a new manufacturing concept consisting of a new generation of evolutive multi-product facilities, modular, adaptable and agile, leveraging new disruptive technologies, to better address our products.

Main Accountabilities

  • Design and implement automation solutions (SCADA, DCS, PLCs)
  • Support IoT device integration to enhance connectivity
  • Manage assigned automation projects to meet targets
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Optimize production processes through automation
  • Follow cybersecurity protocols to protect systems
  • Participate in global networks, contribute lessons learned to the network
  • Participate in global initiatives when requested
  • Responsible to understand current global design guidelines and application
  • Provide SME support for deviation root cause analysis
  • Lead implementation of automation scope for site CAPAs

Key roles (D,.A,.I)

  • D: Decide on technical configurations, programming standards, and system integration methods
  • D/A: Manage end-to-end data processes. Manage connectivity solutions (from L0 to L2.5)
  • A: Maintain and update compliance documentation, as directed
  • A/I: Identify and support process improvements under strategic guidance
  • A/I: Assist in OT/IT integration with cybersecurity compliance to ensure secure system interoperability
  • I: Provide feedback on IoT roadmap to optimize production connectivity
  • I: Contribute to project prioritization and resource needs based on project progress

Automation Systems Management

  • Design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems
  • Support and optimize Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, and SCADA systems
  • Ensure reliable operation of automation control systems

Technical Design & Implementation

  • Develop and maintain system architecture for automation systems
  • Design and implement control logic and automation sequences
  • Create and maintain HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications
  • Develop or maintain/update technical specifications for automation projects

System Integration

  • Integrate various automation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES) alongside with relevant data historians
  • Maintain connectivity between manufacturing systems

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure automation systems meet GMP requirements
  • Execute CSV routine or project activities
  • As SMEs for respective automation systems, support regulatory and self inspections, participate in deviation investigations and implement CAPA pertaining to automation systems.

Project Support

  • Support site projects by providing technical expertise for automation scope from design to commissioning, project documentation and technical specifications management
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)

Routine Troubleshooting & Support

  • Diagnose and resolve automation system issues
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing operations

System Performance

  • Monitor and optimize automation system performance, maintain system reliability and availability
  • Implement system improvements and upgrades
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives

Data Integrity & Security

  • Ensure data integrity in automated systems
  • Collaborate with Digital team on cybersecurity measures implementation for control systems
  • Maintain proper access controls and security protocols
  • Support system backup and recovery procedures

Documentation & Standards

  • Maintain technical documentation for automated systems
  • Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure compliance to engineering and quality standards

Training & Knowledge Transfer

  • Provide technical training to operations personnel
  • Support operator training on automated systems
  • Keep up-to-date with automation technology trends

Vendor Management

  • Manage automation system vendors for system troubleshooting, maintenance and project execution.
  • Review vendor proposals and documentation
  • Support vendor selection for automation projects
  • Manage vendor relationships for system support

Expected Experience

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience working on DeltaV DCS, including system setup and commissioning, batch programming and testing, operation support.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP regulated industry, with good knowledge on data integrity and computer system validation lifecycle deliverables.
  • Experience in managing change controls, deviations, system maintenance.

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Posted: May 10th, 2026