Automation EngineerGrade: L2Hiring Manager: Eoin GalvinLocation WaterfordPlease note 24/7 shift pattern applies for this roleFull-TimeAbout WaterfordFor more than 20 years, our Waterford team has continued to grow and diversify to serve patients around the world. Today, a team of almost 800 work together at a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus. Recognised through multiple local and national awards, Sanofi Waterford offers flexible working and access to a world of opportunities to grow your career at one location. As well as attractive benefits, the team enjoy access to an onsite gym and medical centre that underpin a strong commitment to health and wellbeing.Main responsibilities:Work with the Automation Team to provide Automation support for operations and project implementation.Provide technical support & guidance to Process, Maintenance & Facilities Engineers.Act as the Automation support contact within the Mabs manufacturing area in a shift capacity role.Identify, evaluate & implement opportunities for continuous improvement of the PLC / SCADA Automation Systems & applications.To provide high level Automation support to operations to ensure our automation systems are kept in a compliant manner.Excellent technical knowledge with good operational and/or project engineering experience i.e. all phases of the GAMP life cycle validation phases.Support to the shift Automation Technicians & Engineers.Be responsible for and involved in troubleshooting & maintenance of all production processes and equipment.Work closely with the Process Engineers on Investigations and delivering projects and Continuous Improvements to reduce / eliminate technical issues in the area.Support initiatives / workshops FMEAs as required.Experience of Packaging and/or sterile vial filling an advantage but not essential.About you:To excel in this role you will need to have:Essential requirements:3-5 years' experience in a pharmaceutical control systems operational and/or project engineering role.• Experience of PLC systems Siemens Elau an advantage • Experience of SCADA systems Ifix / Wonderware Utility MS and EMS systems.Must have good knowledge of Manufacturing equipment & processes .Strong Diagnostic & faulting abilities.Good Knowledge of PLC / SCADA & Vision systems.Good Knowledge of Electrical systems, Drives Units & associated Schematics.Support to the shift Automation Technicians & Engineers.Responsible for and involved in troubleshooting & maintenance of all production processes and equipment. Working closely with the Process Engineers on Investigations and delivering projects and Continuous Improvements to reduce / eliminate technical issues in the area.Support initiatives / workshops FMEAs as required.Must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to accurately document work performed.Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments and levels of employees.null