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SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.
Why SimoTech
What is it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.
Automation IT Technical Lead
We have a new opportunity for an Automation IT Technical Lead to join the SimoTech team, supporting one of our clients, a global leader in the medical technology field.
In this role, you will act as an Automation and IT subject matter expert (SME), providing technical leadership and ensuring technical design requirements are met & are in adherence with both internal and regulatory standards on data integrity, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a Life Sciences manufacturing environment, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, and solid experience implementing automation design, interfacing to OSI PI and cybersecurity layers.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure Automation and IT design is performed in compliance with industry standards including GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
* Act as an SME to guide and ensure facility and systems design meet company expectations.
* Exhibit up to date technical knowledge, ensuring strategy alignment and focus.
* Communicate regularly with and provide formal and informal project updates to the Project Manager.
* Collaborate with IT and OT teams to maintain cybersecurity and compliance standards.
* Advocate for the use of system functionality and new technologies to improve work processes.
Key Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
* Minimum of 7 years’ experience implementing automation design and interfacing to OSI PI for cybersecurity projects, in a life science manufacturing environment, is essential.
* Must have a demonstrated knowledge of digital systems including LIMS, MES, and ERP and how they interact with the OT layer.
* Experienced in the design, configuration and installation of Automation and IT systems.
* Prior experience working within highly regulated GxP environments in the life sciences industry, with a good understanding of GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11 industry standards.
* Technical leadership skills.
* Ability to interact and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other engineering and business disciplines.
* Ability to work well as part of a diverse, multi-disciplined team, as well as on own initiative.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Please note: Travel to mainland Europe may be expected at short notice.
What SimoTech Can Offer
* Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
* Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
* Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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