Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Orion Group Full time

Automation Engineer (Ignition SCADA)
Orion Group Life Sciences is currently recruiting an Automation Engineer (Ignition SCADA) on behalf of a multinational biopharmaceutical client based in Ireland for an initial 6‑month contract with the possibility of permanent placement.

Site/Location: Ireland – remote with travel to sites for deployment support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the deployment of Ignition SCADA solutions across multiple sites within the organization.

Maintain, standardize, and optimise global use‑case templates for consistent SCADA deployment.

Roll out global templates, ensuring uniformity and best practices across all deployments.

Collaborate closely with IT and engineering teams to develop interfaces between Ignition and various enterprise‑level systems (ERP, MES, LIMS, etc.).

Develop, update, and enforce engineering standards and procedures related to automation and SCADA implementations.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise Ignition SCADA systems for maximum uptime and performance.

Train and support local engineering/operations personnel on Ignition system best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

3‑5 years of experience working on pharmaceutical automation projects, with expert hands‑on knowledge of Ignition SCADA.

Understanding of regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, etc.) within the pharmaceutical industry.

Proven track record of deploying SCADA solutions globally and maintaining standard templates or design assets.

Experience delivering interfaces between SCADA and enterprise platforms (such as ERP, MES, SQL databases).

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Knowledge of engineering documentation standards and ability to author procedures.

Other Details

Initial 6‑month contract, with exceptional performers considered for a permanent role.

Position may require occasional travel for site support and deployment.

Diversity & Inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base as well as that of Orion Group. We welcome a wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age differences, job classification, and religion. In our inclusive workplace, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair, and respectful treatment.

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