PLC Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Mullingar, Ireland Cognizant Technology Solutions Ireland Full time

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures, and services. Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization, and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack. Were looking for dedicated, innovative, and driven talent to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will manage and provide for the development of all DCS, PLCs and SCADA systems to industry standards, GAMP5. Successful candidate will provide and ensure the design, development, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated systems on site, is completed in a compliant manner as per GAMP5 and EU GMP Annex 11. Experience/Attributes: Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer with increased levels of responsibility Experience designing, implementing and supporting automation solutions for clients in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industries Good knowledge of GAMP lifecycle and quality management processes employed in the pharmaceutical sector Experience with Siemens Step or Rockwell ControlLogix Good analytical & problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Leadership abilities, works well in a team environment Responsibilities: Work as part of a team to develop implement and maintain packaging automation systems in the pharmaceutical manufacturing Facility. Develop review and approve new and updated software standards. Provide automation expertise to the engineering and operations department on design and sustaining decisions. Liaise closely with internal stakeholders to successfully support packaging operations. Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure the future compliance of all automation systems. Ensure all new software is delivered and maintained in a compliant and qualified state. Provide support for validation activities. Participate in cross-functional teams to drive optimization of processes and equipment. Assist in training personnel on specific automation aspects of equipment. Design and implement solutions across automation platforms in line with the site change control procedures. Develop review and approve design documentation that support New Product Introductions (NPI) Essential Skills: 4+ Years Automation Experience in a GMP environment Automation PLC experience required in Siemens S7, Allen Bradley PLCs Skills: PLC OEM HMI Scada Vb.Net MES PASX


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