Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 10/03/2025
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PLC Automation Engineer to join our pharmaceutical client’s engineering team in Cork. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment, supporting manufacturing excellence and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, program, test, and commission PLC-based automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Support ongoing operations by troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing existing automation systems.
Develop and review Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Hardware Design Specifications (HDS), and related documentation in compliance with GMP and GAMP 5 standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process engineers, QA, validation, and IT to deliver robust automation solutions.
Lead or support automation projects, ensuring compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Participate in change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA implementation related to automation systems.
Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards in all automation activities.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
3+ years of experience in PLC programming and automation engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated environment.
Proficiency in Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent PLC platforms.
Knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems and integration with PLCs.
Familiarity with GMP, GAMP 5, and FDA/EU regulatory requirements.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Experience with batch process automation and recipe management (ISA-88).
Knowledge of MES, DCS, or Data Historian systems.
Exposure to pharmaceutical validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Experience working with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
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