Project Engineer (Automation)

Project Engineer (Automation)

Team Horizon is seeking a Project Engineer (Automation) for a client in Mayo. The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Automation, Aseptic processing, new processing equipment, packaging, new Facility builds or modifications/extensions.

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Mayo.

• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope.


• Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilsers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades – both hardware and SCADA.


• Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.


• Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program.


• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.


• Commissioning of equipment for validation activities.


• Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols.


• Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advice/support on key project outcomes


• Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging.


• Deliver Process improvement projects.


• Work with the relevant Business Unit team leaders to implement improvement opportunities


• Lead regular Equipment/Facility Project review meetings.


• Attend the weekly Tier Meetings.


• Attend monthly Department Meetings

What you need to apply:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline/experience (Automation)


• Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary.


• 5 years+ relevant years’ experience


• Project Management experience is preferable but not necessary


• Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.


• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.