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We're Hiring! MES, DCS,PLC ,Automation ,Robotics, Process Control ,IT,OT & IIOT
Sector: Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Level: Senior Automation Engineer
The Opportunity
ETR client is a leading biopharma facility in North Dublin that is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support the delivery of automation systems for a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) project. This role is part of a wider Automation and IT program, with a strong focus on end-to-end system integration and lifecycle compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as project automation lead, supporting the delivery of small to mid-scale systems within a GMP environment.
* Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to develop, integrate, and validate new automation systems.
* Manage and review SDLC documentation: requirements specs, design docs, testing protocols, traceability matrices, and more.
* Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT) and ensure systems are validated and handed over to operations.
* Interface new systems with site platforms, including BMS and MES systems.
* Maintain strict adherence to cGMP, GAMP5, and site policies for automation compliance.
* Engage with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring project alignment and timely communication.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Minimum 3–5 years of automation experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment.
* Hands-on expertise with Siemens PLC V7, MES, BMS, and SCADA platforms.
* Strong knowledge of SDLC and computer systems validation.
* Previous experience with WWTP automation preferred.
* Familiarity with electronic documentation tools (e.g. GxKneat).
* Fluent in English (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Hybrid model: ~3 days on site during planning/design phases, transitioning to 5 days during commissioning.
* Collaborative, cross-disciplinary project team setting.
If you're a seasoned automation professional ready to take ownership of critical systems delivery in a fast-paced biopharma environment, this could be the ideal next step in your contract career.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management
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