Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer – Team Horizon

We are seeking applications for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our client who is a leading pharmaceutical company in Co Mayo.

 

 

Why you should apply:

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  This is a challenging opportunity and also a chance to work in a diverse team with a great mix of people.


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  Joining our client means joining a team that you can truly learn from!


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  Employees are encouraged to develop their skills to meet the demands of an ever-changing work environment, providing them with opportunities to achieve personal and professional goals that will make them valued contributors throughout their careers.


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  You are ambitious, and desire a career with an innovative forward-thinking company.

 

What you will be doing:

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  To work in a safe manner and in compliance with all Health, Safety & Environment mandatory policies, standards and procedures.


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  Have a good Knowledge of industrial automation technology and standards.


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  Troubleshoot issues that arise within the manufacturing process, driving to root cause


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  Demonstrable fault-finding skills


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  Lead and execute key plant projects ensuring timelines are met and deliverables achieved.


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  Project liaison sharing technical knowledge/experience.


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  Work closely with Engineering taking responsibility for defined elements of engineering projects.


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  Ability to write User Requirement Specifications and execute Design / Installation / Operational / Performance Qualification activities as part of project execution.


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  Ability to perform risk management and translate the results into action and implementation plans to then execute.


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  Identify, develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.


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  Support and adhere to personnel policies and procedures.


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  Plan and prioritise their work load to ensure that agreed deadlines are met.


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  Provide periodic updates to the Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering and other relevant personnel.


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  Lead change control activities and process within cross functional departments


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  Internal Contacts – Work with production managers, supervisors, engineers and production staff.


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  External Contacts – Liaise with suppliers and vendors inputting to the validation of projects being handled.

What you need to apply:

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  Qualification in Engineering, Science or equivalent discipline, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic or automation disciplines.


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  Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry, preferably in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or GMP manufacturing environment


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  Must have strong mathematical and data analysis skills.


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  Experienced in Allen Bradley and Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) would be an advantage.


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  Experience in Project management.


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  Experience of working in a regulated environment, with a working knowledge of validation requirements would be desirable.


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  Experience of commissioning and maintenance of complex plant and equipment


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  Able to read and understand engineering drawings


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  IT literate (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)