Senior Automation Engineer
Berkley Group
- Clonmel, Co Tipperary
- Permanent
- Full-time
Your responsibilities will include:
· Supporting large capital projects to ensure automation systems are delivered in line with expectations.
· Providing technical support to the project and site automation teams.
· Maintaining automation systems in a validated state.
· Designing, developing, and maintaining automation applications and infrastructure.
· Ensuring that objectives are met in compliance with company requirements, safety standards, and reliable supply to customers.
· Providing regular updates on delivery, cost, and resourcing to the automation lead.
· Ensuring that technical solutions adhere to corporate and compliance standards.
· Seamlessly transitioning new or modified automation systems from capital projects to ongoing operations.
· Leading continuous improvement efforts.
· Ensuring the success of production support processes for automation systems.
· Collaborating with the business on the effective use of automation solutions.
Required Skills:
· Bachelor's degree or higher in Automation Process Control, Computer Science, or Software Engineering (other engineering degrees considered based on experience).
· Extensive technical and operational expertise on automation systems. Knowledge of ABB DCS systems would be beneficial.
· Extensive technical and operational expertise in data historian and reporting systems, computer system validation, and control system/shop floor integration.
· Some experience in PLC/SCADA and BMS systems would be beneficial.
· Full understanding and application of S88 batch.
· Experience with facility commissioning and startup.
· Leadership in implementing and supporting automation solutions.
· Experience working in a GMP environment and with regulatory inspections.
· Strong project execution skills along with routine/support work planning and scheduling.
· Experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
· Proficiency in reviewing and approving technical and compliance documentation.
· Contractor and vendor management skills.
· Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology with demonstrable problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and manufacturing processes.