Summary: Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Co. Kerry, is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their Automation Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient automation systems that support manufacturing operations, process control, and integration with wider site systems. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement reliable and robust process control systems (DCS, PLC/SCADA) and vendor-packaged equipment to meet business and process requirements. Ensure successful system integration with upstream and downstream systems, including filling lines, utilities, MES, and data historians. Coordinate with design teams and control system vendors to deliver compliant and efficient automation solutions. Create, review, and approve automation and OT-related project documentation, including schedules, user requirements, design documents, and IQ/OQ/FAT protocols for L2 systems, ranging from standalone lab equipment to aseptic filling lines. Participate in and support qualification and validation activities. Contribute to the development and implementation of site procedures for the administration and maintenance of automation and OT systems. Configure network parameters (IP Address, DNS) and verify communication between systems through appropriate firewall configurations. Develop documentation for system server and network requirements and coordinate delivery with the IT department. Participate in vendor and system assessments to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within the life sciences industry. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional project environments. Proven experience across CQV activities and full SDLC lifecycle. Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of DCS and PLC/SCADA platforms. Excellent understanding of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards. Experience in OT network design, configuration, and testing. Demonstrated experience in L2L3 system integration projects. Experience implementing DCS or PLC/SCADA systems within drug product or aseptic fill-finish environments is highly desirable.