Controls System Engineer

Controls System Engineer – Team Horizon



We are currently recruiting a Controls System Engineer in Sligo with our client in Sligo, who are a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company that combines the focus and passion of leading-edge biotech with the expertise and capability of an established pharmaceutical leader. Redefining what is possible is our business and our passion. Our goal is to help patients live healthier lives and we are proud to be a Great Place to Work.

 

The Control System Engineer (Drug Product) will provide technical support and program management to all manufacturing operations and NPI’s throughout the site. This person will provide technical leadership and control of all control system activities in the pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. The position will report directly to the Automation & IT Manager.

Why you should apply:

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


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  The role is generously compensated and attracts a competitive base salary and highly attractive benefits package.


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  Excellent career progression opportunities.

 

What you will be doing:

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  To provide technical support to all control system-related issues. Tasks include daily troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation control.


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  Leadership of control system validation activities during project start-up.


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  Life cycle management of the on-site control systems, to GAMP-4 requirements.


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  Project management of control system elements of continuous improvement projects. Work closely with process engineers/ technical support chemists and other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.


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  Project management and technical development of future integrations of the control systems, with planned MIS and ERP systems.


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  Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.


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  May provide cross-training and guidance to new department members.


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  May supervise and lead projects and develop training.

What you need to apply:

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  Third-level qualification in a relevant technical discipline required.


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  3 years’ experience in process automation, with relevant experience in batch processing and DCS platforms in a GMP environment in the pharmaceutical industry.


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  3 years’ experience with the 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry.


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  3 years plus of Experience in plant start-ups and/or new product introductions to pharmaceutical facilities. Must be able to lead these activities in a start-up environment.