Overview
We're looking for a
BMS Automation Engineer
to join the Automation team at Alexion's Athlone Manufacturing Facility. You'll focus on supporting the site's
BMS/HVAC systems
while also contributing to wider automation and data historian systems. This role is key to ensuring systems are compliant, reliable, and optimized for manufacturing performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Configure, operate, maintain, and administer automation systems with emphasis on BMS/HVAC.
* Manage third-party vendors and system integrators for both projects and sustaining activities.
* Review, approve, and implement design documentation and project standards.
* Provide automation expertise to engineering and operations teams for design and sustaining decisions.
* Develop SOPs to ensure compliant management of all automation systems.
* Support validation activities and ensure automation systems remain in a qualified state.
* Deliver solutions across automation platforms within change control processes.
* Lead or support automation projects and provide training on automation aspects of equipment.
Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
* 5+ years' experience in automation within GxP environments.
* 5+ years' experience supporting
BMS/HVAC
in a manufacturing setting.
* Strong knowledge of
Siemens Desigo
; Siemens PLCs, SCADA/HMI, or Neuberger ProGrafNT a plus.
* Experience managing system integrators and supporting manufacturing facilities.
* Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet, Modbus).
* Familiarity with OSI PI historian, SQL Server, virtualization, and IT systems is advantageous.
* Solid understanding of cGMP requirements and GAMP best practices.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Other Information
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* Industry:
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Role involves both project and sustaining activities, with opportunities to lead internal automation projects.
Sound Like You?
You're an experienced automation professional with a strong background in
BMS/HVAC systems
and a solid grasp of GxP compliance. You're equally comfortable managing vendors, delivering projects, and rolling up your sleeves to optimize systems. If you thrive in a collaborative manufacturing environment and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.