Automation Engineer

Role Summary:

• A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to join our client’s Automation Team working on a Pharmaceutical Greenfield Site Project in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
• The Automation Engineer will report directly to the Project Automation Lead and/or the Project Manager.
• This is initially a 1-year contract, with the possibility of a longer-term role.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reliable and robust system design to meet business and process requirements for a Process Control System (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor packaged equipment including integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian etc.
• Coordination of Design team and Process Control System Vendor to achieve successful implementation of the Process Control System.
• Creation, review, and approval of Automation/OT aspects of project deliverables, such as Schedules, User Requirements, Design Documents, IQ/OQ/FAT Protocols for L2 Systems ranging from Standalone Lab Equipment to Aseptic Filling Line.
• Attend and Support Qualification and Validation activities.
• Support the development of site procedures for the administration and maintenance of all relevant systems.
• Configure Network Parameters (IP Address, DNS etc.) and Test communication between various systems over relevant Firewall Ports.
• Create System Server and Network Requirements Documentation and coordinate the timely delivery of such with the IT Department.
• Participate in Vendor and System Assessments.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s in engineering, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within life sciences industry.
• Successful candidate must be a strong team player, working in a cross functional team.
• CQV and full SDLC experience is essential.
• Experience in design and implementation of DCS and PLC/SCADA platforms.
• Excellent understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88 standards.
• Experience in OT Networks Design, Configuration and Testing.
• Experience in L2 – L3 System Integration Projects.
• Implementation of DCS or PLC/SCADA system for a Drug Product, aseptic Fill-Finish facility.

Please note, we do not require agency assistance with this role.