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Automation Infrastructure Engineer – Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location: Ireland
Employment Type: Contract or Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Automation Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery and maintenance of automation systems in a dynamic and regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is key in driving innovation, reliability, compliance, and efficiency across a highly automated production site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, configure, program, and qualify automation systems such as Rockwell FactoryTalk (DCS), ThinManager, and AssetCentre.
* Integrate industrial protocols including OPC, OPC-UA, MQTT, TCP/IP, and HTTP to support secure and reliable communications between systems.
* Monitor system health and ensure proactive response to network, system, and application issues affecting automation functionality.
* Provide expert-level troubleshooting, system support, and training for automation platforms and infrastructure.
* Develop solutions that ensure system stability, data integrity, and seamless integration across control and enterprise systems.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement data infrastructure that supports both current and future business needs.
* Lead or support the migration of automation data from legacy platforms to modern applications.
* Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for historian systems and data integration strategies.
* Maintain documentation in accordance with GMP and regulatory standards, including SOPs, URS, and validation protocols.
* Work closely with IT infrastructure teams to align automation and IT architecture and ensure technical compatibility.
* Manage automation touchpoints with enterprise systems such as MES, ERP, and Data Historians.
* Support system validation in collaboration with QA Validation teams.
* Lead system patching, preventative maintenance, and upgrade strategies in line with site procedures.
* Plan for long-term system lifecycle management, including obsolescence planning and vendor support coordination.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
You may be a great fit for this role if you:
* Have a strong understanding of automation infrastructure and industrial data communications.
* Are solutions-driven, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced technical environments.
* Possess strong organizational and project management skills.
* Are able to work autonomously and lead technical initiatives from concept to deployment.
* Are passionate about leveraging automation to enhance productivity, compliance, and digital transformation.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
* 3+ years of relevant experience required for Engineer-level roles.
* 5+ years of relevant experience required for Senior Engineer roles.
* Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
* Knowledge of control system validation, data integrity, and system lifecycle management is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful automation projects in a highly regulated, innovation-focused manufacturing environment. If you have a background in automation infrastructure and are looking to advance your career in biopharma, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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