Job Description

About the Role

n

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking an experienced IT Automation Specialist to support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical automated and computerised systems within a GMP-regulated workplace. Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams, you will play a key role in ensuring operational systems remain reliable, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose.

n

Key Responsibilities

n

n
- Support the lifecycle management of automated and computerised systems across manufacturing operations
n
- Implement, configure, maintain, and enhance manufacturing and operational technology systems
n
- Support system upgrades, integrations, migrations, and technology improvement projects
n
- Develop and maintain technical and compliance-related documentation
n
- Assist with system testing, troubleshooting, investigations, and issue resolution
n
- Support data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives
n
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT stakeholders to deliver system improvements
n
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on system performance, reliability, and efficiency
n
- Ensure activities are performed in accordance with GMP, company policies, and health and safety requirements
n

n

Skills & Experience

n

n




- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline
n
- 3-5+ years' experience in an IT, Automation, Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or Operational Technology role
n
- Experience working within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or other compliance-driven industries
n
- Hands-on experience supporting or implementing manufacturing, automation, or computerised systems
n
- Experience with systems such as MES, SCADA, PLC, Historian, LIMS, ERP, or similar platforms is highly desirable
n
- Experience delivering system upgrades, implementations, integrations, or technology projects
n
- Exposure to system validation, lifecycle documentation, testing, or data integrity activities will be highly regarded
n
- Knowledge of GMP environments, GAMP 5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, or PIC/S requirements will be viewed favourably
n
- Strong technical troubleshooting, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
n

n

Additional Information

n

Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment. Please note this site is not accessible via public transport, and applicants must have reliable private transport to travel to and from the site.

n

Questions? Contact Raine on (07) 3175 0***

📌 IT Automation Specialist (Ipswich)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Ipswich