Portable Lab Equipment (PLE) Systems Engineer– Automation PLE Engineer

Job Title: Portable Lab Equipment (PLE) Systems Engineer
Job ID: TBA
Target Openings: 1
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Employment Type: Contract 

Role Overview

A cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Grange Castle, South Dublin, is seeking a Portable Lab Equipment (PLE) Systems Engineer to support the qualification, integration, and maintenance of equipment used for in-process testing within a GMP environment.

This role involves collaboration with Systems Administration, Data & Integration, and Validation teams to deliver projects across the full computer systems lifecycle. The successful candidate will join a specialized sub-team focused on Portable Laboratory Equipment, ensuring high-quality delivery of system introductions, upgrades, and changes while serving as a technical escalation point.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical solutions that support production needs, with a solutions-oriented and delivery-focused approach.
• Oversee the introduction, upgrades, and changes of Portable Laboratory Equipment (PLE) in a GMP environment.
• Work independently or as part of a project team to maintain equipment in accordance with site standards and good engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with operational technology (OT) systems.
• Support user account and access management during commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support to internal Engineering and Operations teams as required.
• Ensure audit and inspection readiness at all times.
• Author and contribute to documentation, including SOPs, related to automated systems.
• Develop expertise in automation benchtop systems.
• Participate in biannual and periodic reviews of systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for site-wide automation.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Automation Infrastructure Lead.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server and Client operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with benchtop instrumentation such as cell counters, spectrophotometers, and filter integrity testers.
• Basic IT skills, including account administration, ticketing, troubleshooting, and networking.
• 2–3 years of experience in life sciences or other regulated industries.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting (e.g., C#, PowerShell, SQL).
• Experience with systems integration/interfacing in control and production systems.
• Knowledge of DCS, SCADA, and benchtop systems in manufacturing.

Preferred:

• Networking experience with Cisco hardware.
• Familiarity with Aveva PI system integration.
• Experience in automation system validation.
• Hyper-V experience.

Education:

• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., CompTIA certification) or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

Additional Information

Applicants with automation systems experience in other manufacturing environments will also be considered, provided they meet the qualifications and experience criteria.

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