Sr. Automation Engineer - Filling page is loaded## Sr. Automation Engineer - Fillingremote type: Flex Commuter / Hybridlocations: Ireland - Dun Laoghairetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-229339## **Career Category**Information Systems## ## **Job Description****About Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL):** Amgen is a global biotechnology leader committed to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. Our Dun Laoghaire site is a state-of-the-art aseptic drug product operations facility specializing in secondary manufacturing activities, including Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation, Inspection and Packaging. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, striving to improve health outcomes and ensure the continuity of supply for our medicines to over 50 countries worldwide.**About the Role:**The Sr Automation Engineer is a member of the ADL Plant Automation Team responsible for supporting drug product manufacturing, maintaining automation systems in a GMP environment and implementing optimisation projects.The role is a System Owner for critical automation assets, leading troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple automation platforms.**Key Responsibilities**System Ownership & Reliability* Act as System Owner for automation systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting, overseeing lifecycle maintenance and validation.* Manage Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs associated with Automation Systems.* Maintain robust system documentation, configuration control, and software versioning.Support & Troubleshooting* Provide on-the-floor and remote technical support to operations and engineering during production, shutdowns, and technology transfers.* Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses for automation-related issues.Continuous Improvement & Innovation* Implement CAPAs, including software changes and updates to design documentation and SOPs.* Analyse current system designs and recommend improvements aligned with the latest technology and regulatory standards.* Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives, including data integration, advanced analytics, and digital twin technologies.Project & Technology Integration* Support new product or technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system changes, and supporting engineering runs.* Work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to achieve common goals and deliver projects efficiently.Safety & Compliance* Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance across all activities.* Always Ensure adherence to EHS and GMP policies.**Preferred Qualifications and Experience:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment.* Background in automation design, installation, validation, lifecycle management, testing and programming.* Experience in one the following automation specialties is an advantage: + Biopharmaceutical Formulation or Vial/Syringe Filling + Inspection or Packaging facilities + Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI. + iFix, InTouch, Zenon, Process Control Systems, and Rockwell FTView SCADAs. + Fieldbus systems such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, AS-I, BACnet etc.* Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.* Working knowledge of network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls.* Independent, self-motivated, organised, and able to multi-task in a manufacturing environment.* Team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.* Solid technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.* Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders; coordinating and collaborating with teams from different departments to achieve common goals.* Travel at various times may be required to support training and vendor visits..remote type: Flex Commuter / Hybridlocations: Ireland - Dun Laoghairetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Today
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