Automation Engineer - Ireland - 12 Months Contract
Our client is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical organisations. With continued organisational growth including ongoing investment across the portfolio and capital projects programme at their manufacturing facility in Ireland, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to join the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
For this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Oversee automation systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
* Manage system user access, backups, and restores.
* Implement corrective actions and collaborate with vendor technical support.
* Identify and execute small projects to enhance system performance.
* Contribute to capital planning, project execution, and documentation.
* Ensure all activities comply with site and corporate Quality Systems.
* Create and maintain engineering deliverables and test scripts.
* Develop and implement global automation strategies to standardise processes.
* Maintain and optimise automation systems and infrastructure.
* Develop solutions tailored to the manufacturing environment.
* Drive automation projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met.
* Stay updated with technology trends and benchmarks to keep our client at the forefront.
Desirable Experience
* Degree in engineering (automation, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent.
* Extensive experience in GMP manufacturing, with expertise in automation.
* A broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory environments is essential.
* Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
* Proficiency in automation solutions (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.).
* Knowledge of industry standards (GAMP, ANSI/ISA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) and GxP/QA. Familiarity with ANSI/ISA-99,100 standards is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis.
* Ability to work in a team-based culture, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Global Automation to implement best practices.
* Contribute to the innovation roadmap and strategic planning.
* Mentor and train team members to enhance site expertise.
* High communication skills, an analytical mindset.
For more information on this position, please apply with a copy of your CV today!
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