Senior Automation Engineer

An opportunity is available for an Automation Engineer to support the day‑day operation of complex automation systems within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys working close to production, supporting live operations, and driving continuous improvement across automation platforms.

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• Join a high‑performing manufacturing operation with a strong record of delivering high‑quality medicines globally
  
• Work in an environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance
  
• Be part of a site expanding its manufacturing and automation capabilities to support long‑term growth and supply continuity
  

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• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all relevant EHS policies, procedures and regulations
  

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• Act as System Owner for assigned automation systems, ensuring they are maintained in a validated state within a GMP environment
  

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• Lead and support incident investigations and troubleshooting related to manufacturing automation systems
  
• Provide hands‑on support to manufacturing operations to ensure production continuity
  
• Implement corrective and preventive actions, including software changes
  
• Update automation design documentation and standard operating procedures
  
• Review and analyse existing system designs, recommending improvements aligned with current technology and regulatory expectations
  
• Support new product introductions and new technologies, including engineering assessments, automation changes and engineering runs
  

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• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering or a related discipline
  
• 5+ years’ experience in an operations or manufacturing environment
  
• Background in automation design, installation and programming
  
• Experience with validation and automation lifecycle maintenance is highly desirable
  

Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

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• Clean Utilities generation and distribution (Rockwell or Siemens PLCs)
  
• Biopharmaceutical formulation and/or fill/finish (Rockwell or Siemens PLCs)
  
• Inspection or packaging systems (Rockwell, B&R or Siemens PLCs)
  

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• HMIs: Siemens, Rockwell
  
• SCADA: iFix, InTouch, Zenon, PCS7, xcfaprz Rockwell FTView, FT Batch
  
• Fieldbus: ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, AS-i, BACnet
  
• Strong understanding of GAMP lifecycle, ANSI/ISA S88 & S95, 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11
  
• Working knowledge of industrial network architectures, including TCP/IP and firewalls
  

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• Independent, organised and self‑motivated
  
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
  
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
  
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  
• Proven ability to manage and engage with cross‑functional stakeholders
  

Travel may be required periodically to support training or vendor activities.

Location: Dublin

Sector: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing