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🥝 Lead Automation Engineer

SRG | barnard castle, United-Kingdom | Posted May 31, 2026

Job Description

Lead Automation Engineer

Location: Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Engineering Automation Lead to join its advanced manufacturing site in Barnard Castle. This site plays a key role in producing medicines and vaccines for global distribution, operating at significant scale and with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Role Overview

The Engineering Automation Lead will provide strategic direction and technical leadership to ensure the successful implementation of advanced instrumentation, automation, and control engineering across the site, balancing day‑to‑day operational management with long‑term strategic planning within a GMP‑compliant framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a site‑wide automation strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers and support skill development among mai...

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