2 x Automation Engineer positions Siemens & Rockwell

The Automation Engineer will be a member of the team supporting the day-to-day operation of complex automation systems at our client site in Dublin which is an aseptic drug product operations facility, specialising in secondary manufacturing activities – Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation, Inspection and Packaging. There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as we expand internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety: Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practice and regulations.
• Maintain: Be the System Owner for automation systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting ensuring systems are maintained in the validated state.
• Investigate: Lead and support incident investigations and troubleshooting efforts related to manufacturing automation systems.
• Improve: Implement improvements related to corrective or preventative actions; including software changes, and updates to design documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Innovate: Analyse the design of current systems, to recommend continuous improvements in line with the latest technology and regulatory standards. Support new product or technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system changes, and supporting engineering runs.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
• Background in automation design, installation, programming. Experience with validation and lifecycle maintenance is an advantage.
• Experience in one the following automation specialties is an advantage:
• Building Management Systems (Siemens Desigo)
• Biopharmaceutical Formulation and/or Fill/Finish (Rockwell or Siemens PLC based)
• Inspection or Packaging facilities (Rockwell or Siemens PLC based)
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Serialisation and Vision Systems.
• Siemens S7-300/400/1500 and Rockwell PLCs.
• Siemens and Rockwell HMIs.
• iFix, InTouch, Zenon, PCS7, and Rockwell FTView SCADAs.
• Fieldbus systems such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, AS-I, BACnet etc.
• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
• Working knowledge of network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls.
• Independent, self-motivated, organised, and able to multi-task in a manufacturing environment.
• Team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.
• Solid technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders; coordinating and collaborating with teams from different departments to achieve common goals.
• Travel at various times may be required to support training and vendor visits.