Job Title: Automation Engineer
About Us: Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences.
We deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, while maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures, and services.
About Your New Role:
We are looking to hire an Automation Engineer to join the Automation Team supporting our Multinational Biotech Client based in Cork.
The selected candidate will be involved in the design, configuration, implementation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and change controls for this client.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Designing, building, configuring and validating changes on the site DCS (Foxboro platform)
* Configuring different Foxboro DCS applications and software
* SUPPORTING THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS
* Executing test cases
* Reviewing Functional/Design requirements and maintaining documentation for control systems
* Maintaining the validated state of the site control systems in line with Client quality standards
What We Need From You:
* Proven experience as an Automation Engineer with increased levels of responsibility
* Experience designing, implementing and supporting automation solutions for clients in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industries
* Good knowledge of GMP manufacturing, GAMP lifecycle and quality management processes employed in the pharmaceutical sector
* Experience with DCS or PLC Batch software design on SI or site-based projects
* Good multi-tasking, analytical & problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with management and engineering functions
* Works well in a team environment
Requirements:
* Bachelors degree equivalent in Mechatronic, Chemical, Electrical or Bio-Process Engineering, or related field
* 3+ years experience as an Automation Engineer/Control Systems Engineer or Software Engineer or related occupation
About Cognizant: Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Skills: Automation DCS Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GMP Engineering PLC batch software Salary Range: €60,000 - €80,000 per annum