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Automation Manager

Automation Manager

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Liverpool, United kingdom

Freelance

09-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Automation Manager

Opportunity:
NIRAS is currently recruiting for an experienced Automation Manager who in collaboration with our major projects and engineering services group, will support our client, a prestigious multinational healthcare solutions and pharmaceutical products manufacturer at their leading sterile healthcare solutions manufacturing facility in Liverpool.

Based on site, the Automation Manager will be responsible for working with the project team to create, manage and implement the Automation strategy for our clients capacity expansion project. This role will report into the site Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities:
Build, support design and implement a full automation package for expansion project, including:-

SCADA systems
PLC’s
Automated instruments
PC Controllers
Data Historians

Manage digital stakeholders, internally and externally, including working with site control partner
Ability to write URS and execute DQ / OQ / PQ activities as part of project execution.
Ensure functional operation of Floor IT Systems hardware (PC’s, HMI’s)
Perform Risk Management and translate results into action and implementation plans and execute.
Data analysis of fault issues to support improvements and upgrades
Automation project work as required outside primary project work

Education Requirements
Electrical, Electronic or Control Systems Engineering Qualification at a HND level or higher, Degree ideal
Engineering qualifications with suitable training and experience in above systems
Electrician/Instrumentation/Mechatronic Technician with training and experience in above systems
Specific training and education in engineering field and their implementation in pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Experience Requirements
5+ years’ experience working in project or Automation, ideally within Pharma or Food industry
At least 5 Years experience in a similar field
Experience working on >£5M strategic projects

Who We are:
NIRAS provides Project Management, Engineering Design, and Project resourcing services to the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Sectors. As a company we specialize in the design and delivery of process-driven projects. One of Europe's largest development consulting firms, employing over 3000 permanent staff and with a pool of 25,000+ experts across our global network of 51 offices in 32 countries, NIRAS has a local presence across the world and is committed to building long-term partnerships everywhere we work.

If you are a motivated and experienced Automation Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply and come join our team at NIRAS. NIRAS Projects and Office Locations

Take The Next Step!
For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS, please contact Philip Cahill at 00353 482 2270 or email your cv to phic@niras.com

About the Company

NIRAS is the professional, independent consultant when it comes to pharma and life science investments, project implementation, and optimisation of production plants. Based on our in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical products and processes, we can translate visions and challenges into sustainable solutions - from initial idea to a fully operational, validated plant. We advise some of the largest manufacturers in the world on optimisation of the value chain, adaption of capacity needs and cGxP compliance, thereby strengthenin... Know more