A leading pharmaceutical company in Cork is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support a range of control system initiatives over a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will contribute to the setup and optimization of automation systems, ensuring ongoing compliance and performance improvements across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the installation and commissioning of automated equipment and control solutions, identifying reliability concerns and upgrade opportunities.
- Draft and manage documentation related to automation requirements, aligning with project goals, maintenance schedules, and process enhancements.
- Perform compliance reviews and audits to ensure alignment with industry regulations and identify any areas needing corrective action.
- Deliver high-quality automation outputs on schedule, tracking milestones and coordinating with key stakeholders.
- Evaluate project scope changes and supply detailed insights to support potential claims related to timeframes or budget.
- Liaise with technical experts to ensure consistent progress and alignment on project deliverables both within the organization and externally.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and professional development.
- Act in accordance with Johnson & Johnson's values and leadership standards during all team and project interactions.
- Promptly report business issues or improvement opportunities to the appropriate leadership level.
- Follow all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols as defined by the company.
- Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and internal standards across all assigned tasks.
- Carry out additional duties as needed in support of broader team objectives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in automation engineering within the life sciences or a closely related industry.
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Science, or a relevant technical field.
- Proficient in PLC programming and automation project execution.
- Skilled at reading and interpreting technical schematics and engineering documentation.
- Understanding of quality standards and regulatory frameworks in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with computer system validation processes.
- Exposure to manufacturing execution systems and related technologies.
- Competence in managing and configuring databases.
- Knowledge of IT network infrastructure in industrial settings.