Controls Engineering Specialist

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Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As Controls Engineering Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

Responsible for the development and commissioning of automation and control systems. You will be responsible for automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance. The role focuses on levels 1 to 3 of the ISA pyramid. In this role you will be required to work closely with project team and OEM’s to deliver the optimum solution for the business.  

Major Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects with direct responsibility for control systems.

• Lead discussion with project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection. .

• Working with OEM teams to design, develop and test PLC code in accordance with site coding standards.

• Work closely with OEM/Project team to fine tune PLC code during testing & development phase of projects. Conducting system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve any issues or bugs.

• Develop and test different aspect of automation systems including robotics, vision, PLC, HMI/SCADA, Motion Control etc.

• Responsible for completing controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget.

• Assess existing technologies and processes. Research and implementation of new control technologies.

• Co-ordinate and manage controls elements of build and debug of equipment.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

Requirements:

Education:

• Must have highly relevant academic qualifications to Bachelors or Masters level with a qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering or Computer Sciences or another relevant area of study.

Experience

• You should have over 5 years’ experience as a minimum in a Senior Systems Engineering role with significant experience in the Life Sciences, Pharma or Medical Device manufacturing sectors.

• Excellent knowledge of control system engineering in the automation and overall operation of complex electro-mechanical systems

Skills Brief:

• Expertise in Process Automation and Systems Integration.

• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems including Servo motion control and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.

• Familiarity with Siemens PLC platforms (e.g., TIA Portal, WinCC) is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, function block diagram (FBD), and structured text (ST).

• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) and networking concepts.

• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk).

• Experience of robotics and vision systems is beneficial.

• ⁠Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and techniques for securing SCADA systems.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP, GAMP) related to automation and control systems in the MedTech industry.

• Proven experience with knowledge of computer validation/SDLC requirements and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5).

The Person

• Ambitious, confident, and professional individual with strong communication and organisational skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Eager and passionate to understand both business and user needs in driving solutions.

• Ability to work across multiple functional boundaries to deliver the desired outcome.

• Readily accepts ownership, accountability, and responsibility with a proven track record in delivering solutions at pace.

• Ability to work as part of a flexible, dynamic team, while taking responsibility for individual tasks.

Work location:  

• Athlone, Ireland

• Hybrid Eligible

The information listed above is not a comprehensive list of all duties/responsibilities performed.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Diversity & Inclusion

(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

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