Location
Pirbright, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Posted
July 15, 2026
Job Description
**THE POSITION**
The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving site automation technologies, including production equipment and building automation systems. The role combines hands-on technical work with project support, covering design, programming, troubleshooting and lifecycle management of control systems. The position contributes to production continuity, supports engineering and maintenance activities, and ensures that automation systems operate in line with regulatory and internal standards while enabling future site development.
**This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.**
**Tasks and Responsibilities**
The person in this role will support both day-to-day operations and project activities related to automation systems. In particular, they will:
+ Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems (including production and building automation) to ensure system reliability and minimize production downtim...
The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving site automation technologies, including production equipment and building automation systems. The role combines hands-on technical work with project support, covering design, programming, troubleshooting and lifecycle management of control systems. The position contributes to production continuity, supports engineering and maintenance activities, and ensures that automation systems operate in line with regulatory and internal standards while enabling future site development.
**This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2027.**
**Tasks and Responsibilities**
The person in this role will support both day-to-day operations and project activities related to automation systems. In particular, they will:
+ Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems (including production and building automation) to ensure system reliability and minimize production downtim...