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Senior IT & Automation Recruitment Consultant at HERO Recruitment Ltd. +353 867902191 dee@hero.ie
Location: County Clare, Ireland
Travel: Up to 25% (Europe)
Type: Full-time | On-site
Join a cutting-edge life sciences team transforming healthcare through innovative automation! We’re hiring a Staff Automation Controls Engineer to support high-speed filling and packaging operations at our state-of-the-art facilities in County Clare, Ireland and Europe
About the Role
As a Staff Automation Controls Engineer, you’ll lead the design, development, programming, and validation of advanced automation systems. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, as well as external vendors, to deliver robust and compliant equipment solutions — from concept through commissioning and validation.
* Lead specification, installation, and validation of automation and control systems.
* Design and program PLC (Rockwell/Siemens), HMI, and SCADA for new and existing lines.
* Implement advanced automation strategies involving motion control, robotics, and vision systems.
* Troubleshoot complex automation challenges and minimize downtime.
* Oversee system integration, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, and ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, ISO).
* Collaborate with equipment vendors for installations, upgrades, and ongoing support.
Required
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
* 10+ years of automation and controls experience in regulated manufacturing (e.g., medical devices, pharma, biotech).
* Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens) and HMI development.
* Strong background in servo motion, robotics, and vision systems.
* Proven ability to create User Requirement Specifications (URS) and execute validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
* Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills.
* Willingness to travel up to 25%, supporting our German operations.
* Be part of a high-impact engineering team shaping the future of automated manufacturing.
* Gain international exposure and support strategic projects across Europe.
* Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Manufacturing
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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