Automation Engineer (PAPI)

About the role

The Automation Engineer/PAPI will own, maintain and continuously improve the on‑site automation hardware and software assets. Reporting to the Engineering & Capex Manager, you will support maintenance, process improvement, fault finding, operations, quality and capital projects while driving digital transformation at the brewery.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automation platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk Studio, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Siemens systems, Wonderware InTouch and AVEVA Historian.
• Support fault‑finding activities across Maintenance, Operations, Quality, IT and Digital & Technology teams.
• Develop and optimise process control algorithms, including PID loop tuning.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Provide technical consultation on machine operation, process functionality and equipment principles.
• Review and maintain system architectures, standards, change‑control procedures and backups.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, Profibus, CANbus).
• Solid knowledge of physics, process engineering and instrumentation principles.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Highly analytical and data‑driven mindset.
• Experience with cGMP and GAMP validation, change control and documentation.

Required skills

• Rockwell FactoryTalk Studio
• Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Siemens automation systems
• Wonderware InTouch
• AVEVA Historian
• Modbus, OPC, Profibus, CANbus protocols
• PID loop tuning
• Ladder Logic programming
• SQL query development
• Structured Text programming
• Microsoft Excel, Power BI and data analytics