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Automation Engineer

Catalent Pharma Solutions
Swindon
5 days ago
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Join Our Team as an Automation Engineer.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is the home of Zydis Technology. Our Zydis ODT (orally dissolving tablet) formulation is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage form that disperses almost instantly in the mouth—no water required. With over 20 products launched in 60 countries, Zydis continues to be the world’s best-in-class ODT technology.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindon is seeking a passionate and innovativeAutomation Engineerto join our dynamic site projects and reliability engineering team!

As anAutomation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming our facility. This role is pivotal in implementing project upgrades, ranging from minor modifications to large-scale facility enhancements. This is a Monday to Friday site based role.

The Role:

  • Strategic Development:Develop strategies for rolling upgrades of plant and equipment.

  • Project Management:Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment, including HVAC, steam systems, and chillers, ensuring projects are delivered on time and achieve full business benefits.

  • Automation Expertise:Develop and understand automation software on site, particularly BMS, EMS, and PLC.

  • Status Monitoring:Monitor project status, keeping all key stakeholders informed and addressing any issues promptly.

  • Root Cause Analysis:Identify root cause faults and implement improvements for existing plant systems, including refrigeration, steam boilers, vacuum systems, HVAC, and water treatment.

  • Budget Management:Manage project budgets and engage with all project stakeholders as required.

  • Risk Management:Drive a culture of continuous risk identification and mitigation.

The Candidate:

  • Education:Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Skills:Proficient in process control skills, including some of the following: PLC (AB Rockwell, Siemens), SCADA systems (Rockwell Historian), CAD, Trend BMS / Set, Lighthouse EMS, JDEdwards.

  • Experience:Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience.

  • Attributes:Proactive, methodical, and a strong problem solver.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

  • Competitive Salary– Reflecting your experience and skills.

  • Bonus & Benefits– Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.

  • Career Development– Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.

  • Health & Wellbeing– Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.

  • Excellent Location– Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

We have been made aware of potential inaccurate job advertisements on third-party websites. Please consider Catalent’s Career Site as the trusted and accurate source of information for any jobs available with Catalent.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

VisitCatalent Careersto explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.


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