JOB TITLE :
Automation Engineer (IT/OT)
JOB HOLDER :
Multiple
REPORTING TO
Director, Information Technology
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
Introduction to Role:
The Automation Engineer (IT/OT) is responsible for planning and delivering projects that span enterprise IT systems and Operational Technology (OT) environments (e.g., industrial control systems and plant networks). This role is focused on Work Package Ownership activities relating to IT/OT delivery with a project management mindset. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable outcomes-balancing cybersecurity, quality, cost, and schedule.
KEY AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY: (list of key objectives and quantifying standards)
- Work Package Ownership of end-to-end delivery of specific IT/OT projects from initiation through handover, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and benefits realization.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, IT security & infrastructure, vendors, and system integrators to align objectives and delivery plans
- Lead requirements gathering and solution design support for OT systems (e.g., PLC/SCADA/DCS, historian, MES, OT networking) and related IT integrations (e.g., Enterprise applications, cloud/edge, data platforms).
- Ensure safety and compliance requirements are embedded in delivery (e.g., change control, permit-to-work, site access, and operational readiness).
- Manage procurement and vendor performance: statements of work, acceptance criteria, delivery milestones, and commercial change control.
- Testing and commissioning activities (e.g. FAT/SAT), user acceptance testing, documentation (generation, review, approval), training, and handover to support teams.
- Run governance routines where required (steerco, daily/weekly execution cadences) and continuously improve delivery using lessons learned.
Required qualifications:
- Proven experience delivering projects in IT and/or OT environments, ideally involving both (e.g., plant networking, SCADA installations / upgrades, FMS/BMS deployments, data integration, Process equipment deployment and integration).
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies and practical application of governance, controls, and reporting.
- Experience with stakeholder management across technical and operational groups, including senior leadership communication.
- Experience of Pharma lifecycle processes (FDA regulated environment, GAMP) including change management, commissioning, cutover, and operational readiness.
- Excellent documentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Must be detail oriented and self-motivating
Preferred qualifications:
- Hardware/Software: Experience with PLC & SCADA (Siemens, Schneider), Computerised Equipment, Ignition, ThinManager, Aveva PI, and similar Manufacturing Solution Applications. Experience with MES solutions (PAS-X) an advantage
- Working knowledge of Active Directory application Design, and implementation
- Knowledge of ITIL processes relating to Project and Service Delivery (ServiceNOW)
- Min 3-5 yrs experience
