Senior Automation Engineer

18 hours ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer - Dublin - Pharma Description We are hiring for our client, a fast-growing and innovative engineering solutions provider, who are 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 Senior Automation Engineer 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. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Competitive salary and benefits package Exciting large-scale automation migration projects in pharma manufacturing Flexible working arrangements, including remote work depending on project deliverables 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 - Why Hunter Savage 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. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector knowledge across Engineering & Manufacturing. We provide expert, confidential career advice and connect professionals with opportunities that support their long-term growth. Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used 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. Skills: Senior Automation Engineer Automation Engineer Lead Automation Engineer PLC Programmer Senior Controls Engineer

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