Why SimoTech
What is it like to work at SimoTech?
With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play a critical partnering role in our clients' life-changing supply of products to patients.
In return, there is an excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.
FLS Automation Engineer
SimoTech has a requirement to join our Automation Front Line Support (FLS) Team, working on site supporting one of our clients at a large-scale greenfield biopharmaceutical facility in Limerick.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimising the DeltaV system, ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of critical automation systems, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
In this role you will be a key member of the 24/7, Automation FLS Team tasked with maintaining and performing preventative and corrective tasks for the automation systems, in accordance with GAMP standards.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience as a DeltaV Automation Engineer, with hands on batch programming skills, within the life sciences industries.
Key Responsibilities
Provide real-time front-line support to Automation Information Systems (AIS) in accordance with GAMP standards.
Maintain the automated systems by performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks for automation systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot control system software and hardware issues.
Diagnose process issues related to the control systems.
Identify solutions to problems.
Work on automation system changes.
Work closely with operational staff at all levels of the client organisation.
Maintain system documentation.
Augment programming code for manufacturing equipment.
Prepare and present structured, comprehensive, detailed written reports.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or equivalent.
At minimum 5 years' experience as a DeltaV Automation Engineer, within the life sciences industries.
Previous site experience on a Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Batch automation project.
Excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to think laterally.
Strong knowledge of S-88 Batch industry standard is essential with onsite exposure to batch process preferred.
Knowledge and familiarity with regulated industry standards, including exposure to cGMP, GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
Working knowledge MES Syncade is desirable.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Willing to work shifts and in a team environment.
Benefits
Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.
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