SimoTech are looking for an
Automation Technical Consultant
, based in our headquarters in Cork. This is the chance to become part of a team of technical experts, working on projects that directly contribute to accelerating the availability of life-enhancing medicines and improving health outcomes worldwide.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on automation experience, capable of executing and overseeing various technical consultancy, front-end engineering and system integration projects. As a senior technical member of the team, you will also take on a mentorship role for junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Automation Technical Consultancy Responsibilities:
* Contribute from a technical perspective to projects across a wide range of platforms and technologies.
* Advocate for new technologies and innovative solutions to meet business needs.
* Front-End Engineering project Responsibilities:
* Front End Studies and Basis-of-Design documentation.
* Scope of Work, User Requirements Spec, System Architectures, Functional Specs.
* Reviews of Vendor Proposals and participate in Technical Bid Analysis.
* Technical Consultancy project Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement automation strategies.
* Create guidelines & templates for obsolescence reports and lifecycle plans.
* Develop guidelines & templates for data security & data integrity assessments.
* Design and optimize system architectures for various automation platforms.
* System Integration Responsibilities:
* Lead the design & configuration of Process Control Systems.
* Provide technical guidance, conduct investigations and resolve technical issues.
* Project Managers Support responsibilities:
* Assist project managers with the development of budgets, scope, schedule & quality.
* Customer relationship management.
* Mentorship Responsibilities:
* Provide support to automation engineers and project engineers.
* Offer expertise and advice in your field of technical expertise.
* Occasional travel to client sites for project scoping, implementation & governance meetings.
Qualifications
* At least 8 years' experience implementing and supporting automation systems within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life sciences industries.
* A minimum of 2 years in a senior role with responsibility for the technical aspects of automation project delivery.
* A technical qualification at third level (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
* Strong project management, technical and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently with limited supervision on a variety of technologies and project lifecycles.
* Significant experience in one or more of the following platforms: Rockwell, Siemens S7 and/or Emerson DeltaV platforms.
* Proficient in solution definition and proactive in resolving technical issues.
* Strong knowledge of GMP, GAMP, Safety and Environmental Regulatory requirements.
* Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills.