Job Title: Senior Automation EngineerLocation: DublinSalary: €50,000 – €70,000 (depending on experience)Description:We are hiring for a Senior Automation Engineer for our client who is supporting a global pharmaceutical leader based in Grange Castle, Dublin. Our client is supporting ongoing and future site-wide automation projects. With a strong pipeline of control system migrations and upcoming automation initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to join an expert team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions across the site. This Senior Automation Engineer will play a key role in managing control system upgrades, representing our client across the project lifecycle and supervising vendor-led activities. While the initial focus will be full-time onsite to embed within the team and gain a clear understanding of the client’s operations, there will be potential for hybrid working once established in the role.Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:Exciting site-wide automation projects with global pharmaceutical impact€50,000 – €70,000 salary depending on experienceBased in Grange Castle, Dublin – ideal for candidates already located nearbyThe Role:Oversee and support multiple ongoing control system migrations (primarily Rockwell; some Siemens and Schneider)Supervise automation vendor activities across FES, quotation, project execution, FAT, commissioning, and SATWork closely with the site team to validate and sign off each stage of the migration and project delivery processContribute to wider VPE (Vaccines, Pharmaceutical, Enzymes) automation projects, including skids and panel upgrades (e.g., S7-1500 & WinCC)Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest technical standardsThe Person:Degree qualified in Engineering, Automation, or a relevant discipline5+ years’ experience in an automation-focused role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industriesFamiliar with Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000), Siemens S7, and Schneider control platformsProven experience in system migrations and project supervisionStrong communication and vendor management skillsIdeally based near Dublin or within a commutable distance to Grange CastleThe Reward:Competitive salary between €50,000 – €70,000 (DOE)Opportunity to work on high-impact, innovative engineering projectsSupportive team culture with opportunities for learning and developmentLong-term potential to grow your profile in the pharma automation spacePossibility of hybrid working following successful onboardingNext Steps – Why Hunter Savage?To apply or find out more about this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 015 255632, email dominic@huntersavage.com, or connect via LinkedIn. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight and experience across Engineering & Operations throughout NI and ROI. We focus on long-term career partnerships, ensuring the right fit for both candidate and client.Salary details are to be used as a guide and are dependent on experience and qualifications. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of applications.
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