Automation Engineer

OverviewJob Title:Automation EngineerDepartment:Automation EngineeringLocation:Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals, Grange Castle manufacturing plant, Grange Castle, South Dublin, IrelandRole DescriptionPfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Grange Castle manufacturing plant is situated on a 90-acre site in South Dublin.Grange Castle's state of the art technology & production expertise results in the production of quality-driven products that improve people's lives around the world.Grange Castle houses state-of-the-art pilot-plant, laboratories and equipment for the development of processes for production of many different types of biological drugs, including proteins.The Automation Engineer will be involved in supporting our highly automated plant- systems used on-site including (but not limited to) Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Honeywell and OSI Historian software and hardware etc.Reporting to the Automation Lead, this role is part of core Engineering Team, supporting both sustaining activities & delivering on key projects as required.ResponsibilitiesMust be solutions orientated, delivery focused and passionate about supporting production with technical support solutions.Supporting site sustaining areas & Capital projects as required.Implement code / systems changes on the automation systems under change management/ change control.Participate in the development of the Automated System Life Cycle documents.Working on site Automation Systems and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain the validated state of the automated systems.Any other activities as directed by the Automation Lead.Knowledge Or Experience RequiredDegree in Electrical/Electronic or Chemical Engineering, or related field with substantial experience in this field and within a sustaining/ project environment.Over 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer within the biotechnology industry in a regulated GMP environment, delivering Emerson DeltaV solutions (S88 model) and/or high-level expertise in PLC and SCADA based systems including integration.Strong organisational, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.Strong Project coordination/management experience is desirable.Strong DeltaV coding background is essential for this role.The following would be advantageousExperience with process plant commissioning.Experience in automation design & commissioningFamiliarity with operating in a fully automated plantFamiliarity with GMP change control requirements.Familiarity with 6 Sigma methodologyWork Location AssignmentOn PremiseAdditional InformationIn order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.Please note there is no relocation support available for this positionHow To ApplyMake a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.We are looking forward to hearing from youPurposeBreakthroughs that change patients' lives...At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence.Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.Digital Transformation StrategyOne bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy.We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.Equal Employment OpportunityWe believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business.As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.Disability InclusionOur mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates.We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career.Your journey with Pfizer starts here#J-*****-Ljbffr