Overview
T Application Engineer (Lab & ERP Systems)
Location: Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Job Title: IT Application Engineer (Lab & ERP Systems)
Location: Co. Tipperary, Ireland • Department: IT • Industry: Pharmaceuticals • Work Model: On-site, five days a week
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented IT Application Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance a diverse portfolio of laboratory and enterprise IT applications—including SAP and other ERP platforms—within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role collaborates globally across Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as SME for lab informatics and ERP systems: LIMS, SDMS, ELN, CDS, MES, SAP/JDE
* Manage full application lifecycle: planning, implementation, upgrades, retirement
* Lead computer system validation (CSV) activities per GAMP 5 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards
* Support IT compliance: risk assessments, data integrity gap analysis, CAPAs, validation reviews
* Define specifications (URS, FRS, DS) and manage vendor engagement and solution delivery
* Perform system administration: user management, patching, backups, batch job monitoring, DR planning
* Handle incident management, change control, and problem resolution aligned with ITIL
* Train and support end users on lab, ERP, and IT applications
* Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Security, Compliance, and Automation teams (MES, SCADA, PLC)
* Work on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Jira, HP ALM, ERP integrations, and API-based workflows
Preferred Qualifications
* Hands-on experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA or JD Edwards (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality)
* Familiarity with Jira, HP ALM, and modern test automation tools
* Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, MES, and OT/IT convergence in manufacturing
* Experience with both on-premise and cloud-hosted applications
* Prior experience in global pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
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