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Automation Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24382

This is an exciting opportunity for Automation Project Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical company in Sligo. This role is on a fixed term 12 months contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver technical support and project management for all manufacturing operations and new product introductions (NPIs) across the site.
  • Take a proactive role in leading control system qualification processes during project start-ups.
  • Collaborate with IT/BTS to lead the integration of new systems
  • Manage control system components of both new initiatives and continuous improvement projects, working closely with process engineers and other departments to ensure successful execution.
  • Provide expert technical support for control system-related issues, including daily troubleshooting, performance optimization, and document control.
  • Adhere to and actively support all Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize vendor qualification efforts, foster vendor relationships, and represent Engineering in the pre-approval of vendor documentation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
  • 3 + yrs in Automation Engineering with software development of PLC/HMI/ Scada Platforms in a GMP Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Experience in Qualification of Control systems is essential.
  • Experience in plant start-ups/ new product introductions to medical device facilities.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Alicja Burchardt

alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie

0212427109