PE Global is recruiting for an Automation Project Engineer on behalf of our pharmaceutical client in Mayo. This is an initial 12-month contract fully onsite role. Job Summary The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Automation, Aseptic processing, new processing equipment, packaging, new Facility builds or modifications/extensions. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that the project meets its agreed goals/targets on time and on budget. The engineer reports project progress to the Project Manager to ensure the equipment/facility design and goals/targets are achieved. Responsibilities Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilizers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades both hardware and SCADA. Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel. Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program. Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements. Commissioning of equipment for validation activities. Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols. Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advice/support on key project outcomes Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging. Deliver Process improvement projects. Work with the relevant Business Unit team leaders to implement improvement opportunities Lead regular Equipment/Facility Project review meetings. Attend the weekly Tier Meetings. Attend monthly Department Meetings Requirements Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline/experience (Automation) Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary. 5 years+ experience. Project Management experience is preferable but not necessary Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up. Ability to work within a team and on own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project. Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience of working on a team, including strong organizational and time management skills. Exposure to process/equipment projects preferred. Experience in a GxP regulated environment is preferred. Experience with manufacturing systems is preferred. Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and a good understanding of PLC and Scada systems preferred. Flexibility to respond to production issues outside normal business hours. Ability to learn new and different technologies. 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