Role Overview
Impact Engineering is partnering with a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, to hire a
Senior Siemens S7 Automation Engineer
.
The successful candidate will join the
MSA team
and take technical ownership of the
PLC layer across multiple site-wide automation upgrade projects
. This role will focus primarily on
Siemens S7 PLC systems
, including
legacy to modern platform upgrades
, while interfacing with
DeltaV DCS systems
and a wide range of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
This is a
senior, hands-on engineering role
requiring strong technical leadership, structured execution, and experience working in
regulated GMP environments
.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the
PLC scope
for multiple automation upgrade projects within a
live pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
* Deliver
Siemens S7 PLC upgrades
, including
S7-300 to S7-1500 migrations
* Perform PLC
software design, development, testing, and commissioning
* Support and implement
PLC–DCS interfaces
, including integration with
Emerson DeltaV
* Work with a wide range of
OEM and vendor equipment
(process skids, utilities, packaging, and ancillary systems)
* Participate in
FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities
* Ensure all automation activities comply with
GMP, GAMP 5, and site quality standards
* Support
change management, system lifecycle documentation, and validation deliverables
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including
MSA, Validation, Engineering, IT, and Operations
* Act as a
technical reference point
for Siemens PLC systems on site
Required Experience & Skills
* Degree in
Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Software Engineering
(or equivalent experience)
* Strong hands-on experience with
Siemens S7 PLC platforms
* S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1500
* TIA Portal
* Proven experience delivering
PLC upgrade projects
in an industrial environment
* Prior exposure to
S7-300 → S7-1500 migrations
is highly desirable
* Experience working in
pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments
* Familiarity with
DeltaV interfaces
or DCS integration is a strong advantage
* Understanding of
GMP, GAMP 5, and regulated system lifecycle requirements
* Experience with
FAT/SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting
* Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work independently while leading technical scopes within a project team