PE Global is recruiting for an OT Systems Engineer on behalf of our biopharmaceutical client in County Mayo. This is an initial 23-month contract, hybrid role. Job Summary Operational Technology (OT) System Engineer is required to support a multi-year software lifecycle management initiative involving the refresh of GMP applications in the Pharmaceutical environment. The OT Systems Engineer will be expected to support all aspects of the development and installation of new hardware and software solutions as part of site wide systems remediation/upgrade project. Responsibilities Business Unit Support Works as part of the project team on the design, installation and configuration of operating systems and other software applications on automated manufacturing systems. Works with equipment vendor to design and build of secure, robust, highly available fit-for-purpose and future proofed application environments. Design and implement data lifecycle management systems that meet or exceed regulatory expectation in respect of data integrity: data backup regimes and system recovery testing Creation of technical documents required to complete SDLC document set Testing and verification of installed software to ensure absence of run time errors or software bugs. Provision of technical support and direction to Validation Engineers and OT support staff as part of project execution and transfer to production. Provision of support for root cause problem solving and the implementation of CAPAs. Administration Attend twice-weekly Tier 2 department meetings Attend external meetings as required Requirements Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related discipline / equivalent experience 5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical sector preferably with sterile filling experience Experience with delivering complex projects, ideally related to manufacturing modernisation / manufacturing system upgrades to support business critical process equipment. Extensive experience delivering automation projects (PLC and SCADA), with expertise in the following technologies: SCADA, Historian, Thin Client Manager, Active Directory and group policy permissions, XML/XSL, SQL DBA and the development of SQL Queries, Stored Procedures and Reporting Extensive hands-on experience Siemens S7 400/1500, Allen Bradley, Rockwell FactoryTalk, iFix, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware System Admin Windows 10 and Windows Server Proficient undertaking Network Architecture reviews with experience undertaking control network design, configuration and fault finding. Demonstrable Cyber Security experience with knowledge of industrial standards S95, S88, ISA18.2, IEC 62443, Industry 4.0, etc. Understanding of OT Data Integrity requirements in OT systems. Good analytical skills and a proven ability to problem solve and identify CAPAs for deviations relating to bugs, failures, and non-conformances. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: SCADA PLC WinCC