Automation Engineer- Contract
Rate: €65 p/h
Our client, a Pharma manufacturing facility in Dublin 15, requires an Automation Engineer to supporting new manufacturing projects on-site.
* Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects.
* Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time, and cost, setting priorities, and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
* Establishes relationships with the customers and equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and on-going business development.
* Manage equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost, and time.
* Ensure that new equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business, validation, health, and safety etc.
* Install new equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations.
* Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new processes meet their requirements.
* Identify, specify, and introduce new manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company.
* Attend customer meetings to ensure that the needs of the business are met.
* Assist with the training and development of personnel on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
* Ensure that procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new processes and equipment.
* Take the role of technical expert in the field of automated manufacturing processes and develop the understanding and competency of the business to meet the requirements of customers.
Requirements
* Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Degree in engineering or equivalent. A degree in Automation, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
* Min 3 years’ experience in engineering
* Familiarity with the hardware and software components of PLCs and vision control systems. Preferably with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs and Cognex Vision systems.
* High level knowledge Barcode Scanning & RFID Automatic Identification and Data Capture used in High Volume Manufacturing.
* High level knowledge of Industrial Networks architectures (Ethernet IP, Control Net & Profibus) and have an ability to fault find network problems.
* Knowledge of machine control systems and integrated manufacturing control systems including MES and Batch Manufacturing along with practical experience in querying SQL Databases
* Knowledge of manufacturing automation, machine design, development, and validation process. Excellent understanding on GAMP 5 guidelines will also be an advantage.
* Must have experience in a customer facing environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Preferably have a knowledge of EU-GMP.
* Preferably worked in either the medical, packaging, or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements and exposure to serialization.
* Excellent understanding of MS Project would be a distinct advantage as would certification in a project management discipline i.e., PMP (Project Management Professional).
* Aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
* Lean Sigma certification.
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