Technical Recruiter - Impact Engineering
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr