Automation Engineer

About the job
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role:

To lead and deliver automation initiatives across manufacturing and end-of-line production equipment, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operations within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. The Automation Engineer will drive the automation of packaging and end-of-line systems, maintain process control infrastructure, and support capital projects as part of the Site Engineering function.

Key responsibilities:

Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC/SCADA/HMI systems for production and utility equipment
Lead automation of end-of-line production equipment including packaging lines, labellers, checkweighers, vision systems, and case erectors/sealers
Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for new automated systems
Manage automation-related capital projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor management and technical review
Maintain and improve Building Management Systems (BMS) and process control loops across utilities
Ensure all automation work complies with GMP and data integrity requirements
Author and review engineering documentation including URS, FDS, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and change controls
Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related breakdowns, minimising production downtime
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through automation and digitalisation
Support EHS requirements including PTW, LOTO, and safe systems of work for all automation activities

Candidate profile:

BE/BSc in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, or Mechatronics
5–8 years of hands-on automation experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, FMCG, or process manufacturing
Proven experience with end-of-line packaging automation
Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, or equivalent PLC platforms
Working knowledge of SCADA systems.
Familiarity with GMP environments and validation lifecycle

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Why Join Us?

The future of everyday health is changing. And we’re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people.

So join us, as we build one of the world’s leading consumer companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand people’s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behavior.

In our efforts to further tackle barriers that may be standing in our way, we have implemented what we call a Hybrid Working model, known as Home office. Home office in the country of employment is permitted for all employees whose position allows it. The employee and the manager agree on the circumstances in which working from the office is required and in which the employee can work remotely or specific local arrangements. This helps us with ensuring that we maintain a healthy work-life balance, and give our best to our people.

Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives.

The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And we’re going all in to realize it.

Job Posting End Date

2026-06-18

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

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