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Recruitment Consultant at Sterling Engineering Ireland & Europe - 0860602922
The Role:
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their Engineering & Operations team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support new product introductions (NPI) and manufacturing operations on a contract basis.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and program management across all automation and control system activities, driving performance, compliance, and innovation in line with GAMP-5 standards.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical support for all control system–related issues, including troubleshooting, optimisation and documentation control.
* Lead control system qualification activities during project start-up and commissioning.
* Manage the life cycle of onsite control systems in compliance with GAMP-5 requirements.
* Deliver the automation elements of continuous improvement projects, collaborating with process engineers, technical chemists and cross-functional teams.
* Support the integration of control systems with MES and ERP platforms.
* Ensure compliance with all EHS and E standards, procedures and policies.
* Develop long-term strategies for control system maintenance, upgrades and improvement.
Qualifications
* B.Sc or B.Eng degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.
* Postgraduate qualification or master’s degree is desirable.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in process automation within a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
* Proven experience with vendor packaged equipment and automated systems compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
* Demonstrated success in plant start-ups or new product introductions to GMP facilities.
* Strong hands-on experience with PLC systems and SCADA/HMI applications.
* Knowledge of control system networks such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, or CANBus.
* Experience with Ethernet-based networks and network architecture design.
* Familiarity with interfacing systems to plant historians (e.g. OSI-PI, Ignition) via OPC interfaces.
* Competent in life cycle management of control systems: backup/recovery, access control, configuration, and change management.
* Working knowledge of Windows OS administration.
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com. By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.
Job details
* Employment type: Contract
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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