Automation Project Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking an Automation Project Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Sligo.

 

 

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 Sligo.

 

What you will be doing:

• To provide technical support and project management to all manufacturing operations and NPI’s throughout the site.


• To provide technical leadership of all control system activities in the medical device manufacturing facilities.


• Ability to take active lead on control system qualification activities during project start-up.


• In conjuction with IT / BTS, lead the integration of new systems to the Network.


• Project management of control system elements of new and continuous improvement projects. Work closely with process engineers and other departments to deliver these projects.


• Project management and technical development of future integrations of the control systems, with planned MES/ERP/Data Historian (OSI PI) systems.


• Life cycle management of the on-site control systems to SLC & applicable regulatory requirements.


• Provide technical support to all control system related issues. Tasks include, daily trouble shooting, optimisation, and documentation control.


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


• Identify opportunities and assist in leveraging of vendor qualification efforts, developing relationships with vendors, and act as Engineering representative for pre-approval of vendor documentation.


• Any other duties as assigned.

 

What you need to apply:

• NFQ Level 8 Honors Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.


• 3 years plus experience in an automation engineering role, with software development of PLC /HMI / SCADA platforms in a GMP pharmaceutical industry environment.


• 3 years plus experience of the 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry.


• 3 years plus of Experience of plant start-ups and/or new product introductions to medical device facilities.


• Must be able to lead these activities in a start-up environment.


• Experience in qualification of control systems is essential.


• Experience in auditing and internal inspection would be advantageous.