Engineering & Electronics

Automation Engineer

Posted 2 days ago
Contract
Tipperary, County Tipperary, Ireland
42053341

Desired Skills: ABB,MOD 300,DCS

PE Global is recruiting for an Automation Engineer for our pharmaceutical client in Tipperary. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.

Role Description

Reporting to the Automation Project Manager, specifically responsible for Automation Systems delivery.
This candidate will be required to work closely with the Automation Team within the Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) teams responsible for the full Automation and IT scope and with vendors / partners with responsibility for delivery of systems.

Role Functions

As the Automation Engineer for the project, you will work with other Automation resources, Automation vendors and partners to deliver automation systems on time and within budget.
Develop and/or review SDLC deliverables, compliant with standards, including but not limited to:

– Requirements Specifications

– Requirements Traceability Matrix

– Functional Specification

– Design Specification

– Code Review

– Test specification/test script

Work closely with vendors of Automation equipment to ensure deliverables meet project requirements, including the interfacing of new Automation equipment with existing site systems, incl. MES and PI Historian.
Work closely with the Digital Data Quality (DDQ), and CSV functions and ensure their requirements are met in all deliverables.
Participate in Hardware and Software FATs and SATs to ensure MSD requirements and standards are met.
Follow project schedules and document trackers to assist in the management and control of project deliverables.
Participate in Automation meetings and support relevant program meetings.
Liaise with stakeholders on the overall project to ensure clear communication between all parties.
Ensure Automation compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements, GxP, and execute current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.
Fluent in English, written and verbal.
Experience in a similar role in the Pharmaceutical industry an advantage
Knowledge of and experience with the following systems would be advantageous; ABB MOD 300 DCS, DeltaV DCS, OSISoft PI, RT Reports, PasX MES.
Relevant experience in Pharmaceutical Electronic Document Management Systems (e.g., GxKneat)
The successful candidate may be required to attend periodic meetings or testing at vendor premises as required.
Excellent computer skills, proficient in the use of the following Microsoft tools: Excel, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint.
Computer System Validation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Relevant Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent
Previous experience of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing will be advantageous.
Full understanding and application of S88 batch will be advantageous.