Automation Specialist (Manufacturing Automation Systems)
1 day ago
Liverpool
Join Our Team as an Automation Specialist!\n Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking an Automation Specialist to join our dynamic Automation team in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for an automation engineering professional to make a significant impact in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. \n In this role, you will be at the forefront of maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing critical automation and manufacturing data systems that support our site operations. Collaborating closely with teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT, you will ensure our systems are reliable, compliant, and ready for future challenges. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide technical support for manufacturing automation systems, ensuring high availability and rapid issue resolution.\n, • Implement hardware and software changes, upgrades, and system improvements.\n, • Execute automation lifecycle activities, including configuration, documentation, testing, and change control.\n, • Support continuous improvement initiatives, end-of-life replacement projects, and process optimization activities.\n, • Act as a subject matter expert during investigations, deviations, and root cause analysis activities.\n, • Train and support users on automation systems and related processes.\n, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and effective automation solutions.\n, • Promote a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture aligned with GMP requirements.\n, • Provide occasional out-of-hours support for critical manufacturing systems when required.\nWhat We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience\n\n, • Minimum 3 years experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Systems, or Manufacturing Information Technology.\n, • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within automated manufacturing environments.\n, • Experience developing, configuring, testing, or supporting automation systems.\n, • Knowledge of Industrial Automation networking, security, and disaster recovery.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within a team.\nDesirable Experience\n\n, • Experience with PCS (Siemens PCS7).\n, • Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems (Siemens WinCC, S7 PLC).\n, • Understanding of manufacturing system integration with IT networks and infrastructure.\n, • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.\n, • Awareness of MES, Data Historian, BMS, Visual Inspection & Serialization.\nQualifications\n A degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred. Please note that different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. About CSL Seqirus\n CSL Seqirus is part of CSL, one of the largest influenza vaccine providers globally. We are dedicated to preventing influenza and are a key player in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, we utilize advanced technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in over 20 countries. Our Benefits\n We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website. You Belong at CSL\n At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of our mission. By celebrating our differences and fostering a culture of curiosity and empathy, we connect better with our patients and donors, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that drives our company forward. Equal Opportunity Employer\n CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know. \n Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference!