Automation Project Engineer

6 days ago

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland STEM Recruitment Partners Full time

Senior Automation Project Engineer (Contract) – Athlone

Location:

Athlone, Ireland

Contract Duration:

12 months

Working Hours:

Full-time, onsite attendance required

Rate:

Up to €65 per hour, dependent on experience

Overview:

STEM Recruitment Partners are collaborating with a leading Systems Integration company to recruit a Senior Automation Project Engineer for a key client in Athlone. This is an exciting, long-term contract opportunity to lead and execute critical automation projects from design through to commissioning.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence to GXP procedures for all related on-site tasks.
  • Manage and execute automation change controls.
  • Assist in identifying and implementing system improvements and corrective actions.
  • Coach operators and maintenance technicians in the effective use of control systems.
  • Oversee the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects, with direct responsibility for control systems.
  • Lead discussions with project teams, provide technical support, and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
  • Collaborate with OEM teams to design, develop, and test PLC code according to site coding standards.
  • Work closely with OEM/project teams to fine-tune PLC code during the testing and development phases of projects.
  • Conduct system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues or bugs.
  • Ensure completion of control aspects of projects within the scheduled timeframe and budget.
  • Evaluate existing technologies and processes; research and implement new control technologies.
  • Coordinate and manage the control aspects of equipment build and debug.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet required quality standards.
  • Manage subcontractors and vendors as part of project delivery.
  • Represent the client during the qualification and testing of vendor-provided systems.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience with automated control systems, preferably in the Life Sciences/Pharma sector.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems, including RSLogix/Studio 5000 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, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, Modbus) and networking concepts.
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk).
  • 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 Life Sciences industry.
  • Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Note:

Full time, onsite working is required.

No sponsorship is available for this role.

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