Automation Engineer / Cork

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership and administration of equipment control systems in a GMP regulated manufacturing setting
• Lead and support system improvements, development of detailed specification, engineering documents, and standard operating procedures
• Lead technical root cause analysis, incident investigations and troubleshooting issues related to electrical, instrumentation and equipment control systems
• Support new product introductions or new technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes and supporting engineering runs
• Solving complex problems, lifecycle management and operational excellence
• Develop and manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes
• Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations Preferred Qualification
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering or related life science engineering with 5+ years' experience in operations/manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing automation experience in biopharmaceutical Formulation/Fill/Finish or Active Ingredient (API) facilities
• Excellent control systems automation background focused specifically in design, installation, programming, validation and lifecycle maintenance of automated equipment specifically in the areas of Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation and Packaging
• Experience in Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting, Siemens APT and S7, Pilz PSS WIN-PRO, Allen Bradley RSLogix5000, Mitsubishi GX IEC Developer, SCADA (Wonderware 9.5 and ArchestrA), Robots (Mitsubishi Melfa Eng) and Vision Systems (Cognex, Neurocheck Perceptics). and OSIsoft PI Data Historian
• Strong network architecture or engineering proficiencies
• Solid leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills
• Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices
• Experience in developing automation strategies for new product introduction and new technology deployment
• Ability to translate strategic opportunities and emerging technology solutions into tangible pragmatic executable plans
• Ability to influence the development of business area strategy and IT strategy where appropriate
• Ensure application of corporate blueprint and standards using business drivers to local business needs and project requirements
• Skilled in communication and collaboration
• Team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making