Automation Engineer

Job ref: AE160726Job type: PermanentLocation: NewryClosing date: Monday 03 Aug 2026 09:00

Job OverviewBased within our Engineering Department, our Automation Engineer will be responsible for control systems engineering projects and maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment.You will be a critical member of the Engineering team and will take the lead role in improving equipment and process control systems reliability across all company assets of our pharmaceutical plants.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Be part of the engineering team that deliver Norbrook’s Capital investment program to ensure facilities & equipment are Fit for purpose as defined by Norbrook’s EHS policies, Quality management system and Norbrook’s strategic plan.
• As part of a multi skilled engineering team, provide automation expertise to key projects being considered for delivery of new products and resolving technical issues as identified across all Norbrook sites.
• Enhance project engineering capability and processes to deliver capital programme on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.
• Ensure automated equipment are efficiently and effectively maintained whilst adhering to company SOPs.
• Enforce quality driven methodologies for implementing changes and improving equipment reliability.
• Providing technical support for automation systems specifications, planned maintenance, development and troubleshooting.
• Provide project lifecycle documentation, including but not limited to; requirements documents, specification documents, data sheets, electrical drawings, commissioning documents.
• Carry out computer (control) systems owner activities, to include configuration management and data control; ensuring that activities are carried out and records kept in line with cGxP regulations
• Ensuring that external contractors are adhering to Norbrook procedures while on site at all times.

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must therefore demonstrate the following essential criteria on their application form in order to be considered:
• Higher Level qualification in an engineering discipline & minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• In depth knowledge of process control and instrumentation
• Strong technical skills
• Experience in carrying out PLC based control system fault finding and planned maintenance
• Ability to understand PLC logic code (Siemens/Mitsubishi) for the purpose of troubleshooting
• Logical and well organised approach to problem solving
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment, to operate under time pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to program Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLC’s
• ATEX qualified
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience of technical documentation writing (e.g. SOP’s, Instrument/Equipment Specifications)

Duration: Full time, permanentLocation: Newry

Additional Information:

• This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy.
• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.

Benefits:

• Free Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site free parking
• WeCare programme – supporting the local community
• Susidised canteen Facilities
• Employee Perks scheme
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities

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