Senior Automation Engineer

3 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time
Overview

Senior Automation Engineer - Dublin - Pharma. We are hiring for our client, a fast-growing and innovative engineering solutions provider, seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join their team in West Dublin. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation migration projects in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth transition of legacy systems to modern platforms, maintaining GMP compliance, and delivering robust automation solutions across a range of pharmaceutical suites.

The Role
  • Lead and manage multiple automation migration projects (PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS, EMS, MES).
  • Define and execute migration strategies, timelines, and risk assessments.
  • Oversee technical delivery of systems including Autoclaves, Parts Washers and WIP/CIP Skids (Rockwell & Siemens).
  • Collaborate with operations, QA, validation, IT, and external vendors to ensure minimal production impact.
  • Ensure all systems are validated in line with GMP/21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 and aligned with IQ, OQ, PQ documentation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the automation team.
The Person
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years' automation engineering experience, including 3+ years in a senior/lead role in pharma or biotech.
  • Proven expertise in system migrations from Siemens S7/PCS 7 and Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley.
  • Strong knowledge of GAMP 5, CSV, data integrity, and GMP standards.
  • Skilled in industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).
  • Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
  • Preferred certifications: PMP, GAMP 5, Six Sigma, vendor certifications.
The Rewards
  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Permanent full-time position with career growth opportunities
  • Flexible and hybrid working depending on project needs
  • Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team
Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron on , email or send a private message on LinkedIn.

Salary is usually negotiable; details are listed as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.


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