Controls Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Liverpool

Salary: 45,000- 55,000

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Controls Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical

engineering team. You'll be working on high-spec projects, contributing to the safe and compliant

automation of critical manufacturing systems, with flexibility, support, and strong benefits as part of

the package.

Job Overview

• Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Configure and program Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000)

automation platforms

• Produce and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8
• Create full documentation packages including:
• Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Cable and instrument schedules
• I/O lists and wiring diagrams
• IQ/OQ validation documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including project managers, engineers,

technicians, and stakeholders

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on-site commissioning, and system

troubleshooting

• Ensure all control designs meet relevant safety standards and comply with industry

regulations such as ATEX, GAMP, FDA, and SIL

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies
• Skilled in Eplan 8 or similar electrical design tools
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 45,000- 55,000 (depending on experience)
• Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
• Additional Benefits:
• RAC breakdown cover
• Death in service cover (4x salary)
• Income protection for long-term illness
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts at major retailers
• Access to health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, health advice)
• Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
• Flexible hours: Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
• Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
• 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable as needed)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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