Senior Automation Engineer

1 day ago

Dublin, Ireland Hunter Savage Full time

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Dublin
Salary: €50,000 – €70,000 (depending on experience)
Description:
We are hiring for a Senior Automation Engineer for our client who is supporting a global pharmaceutical leader based in Grange Castle, Dublin. Our client is supporting ongoing and future site-wide automation projects. With a strong pipeline of control system migrations and upcoming automation initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to join an expert team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions across the site. This Senior Automation Engineer will play a key role in managing control system upgrades, representing our client across the project lifecycle and supervising vendor-led activities. While the initial focus will be full-time onsite to embed within the team and gain a clear understanding of the client’s operations, there will be potential for hybrid working once established in the role.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
Exciting site-wide automation projects with global pharmaceutical impact

€50,000 – €70,000 salary depending on experience

Based in Grange Castle, Dublin – ideal for candidates already located nearby

The Role:
Oversee and support multiple ongoing control system migrations (primarily Rockwell; some Siemens and Schneider)
Supervise automation vendor activities across FES, quotation, project execution, FAT, commissioning, and SAT
Work closely with the site team to validate and sign off each stage of the migration and project delivery process
Contribute to wider VPE (Vaccines, Pharmaceutical, Enzymes) automation projects, including skids and panel upgrades (e.g., S7-1500 & WinCC)
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest technical standards
The Person:
Degree qualified in Engineering, Automation, or a relevant discipline
5+ years’ experience in an automation-focused role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries
Familiar with Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000), Siemens S7, and Schneider control platforms
Proven experience in system migrations and project supervision
Strong communication and vendor management skills
Ideally based near Dublin or within a commutable distance to Grange Castle
The Reward:
Competitive salary between €50,000 – €70,000 (DOE)
Opportunity to work on high-impact, innovative engineering projects
Supportive team culture with opportunities for learning and development
Long-term potential to grow your profile in the pharma automation space
Possibility of hybrid working following successful onboarding
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
To apply or find out more about this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 0 15 255632 , email dominic@huntersavage.com , or connect via LinkedIn. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight and experience across Engineering & Operations throughout NI and ROI. We focus on long-term career partnerships, ensuring the right fit for both candidate and client.
Salary details are to be used as a guide and are dependent on experience and qualifications. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of applications.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Automation Engineer DeltaV

    5 days ago

    Dublin, Ireland Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc. Full time

    Overview Position: Automation Engineer. Location: Dublin, Ireland. PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, F&B and Utilities industries, is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer. This is a site-based role. Role Description - The...

  • Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Cregg Full time

    Direct message the job poster from CREGGOverviewCREGG is currently looking for a Senior Rockwell Automation Engineer for a Pharma client based in South Co Dublin on a 12 to 24-month contract.They are especially interested in Engineers with PlantPax experience and ideally with Pharma/Fill finish also.This is a site-based role with an immediate start, so only...

  • Senior Automation Engineer

    1 day ago

    Dublin, 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...

  • Senior Csv Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Nes Fircroft Full time

    OverviewSenior CSV Automation Engineer - 12-Month Contract - Biopharmaceutical - Client-Side - Dublin - €1B Greenfield ProjectWe're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior CSV Automation Engineer to join our client-side team on a 12-month rolling contract in Dublin.This role is part of a brand-new €1 billion greenfield Drug Product Facility...

  • Senior Automation Systems Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland SL Controls Ltd Full time

    The Role: - Senior Automation Systems Engineer - Dublin - Onsite Role - Permanent or Contractor Opportunity Role Brief: NNIT has an immediate requirement for a project with a Dublin based client that will have a strong focus on automation and control systems design as well as the programming, implementation and delivery of bespoke smart factory...

  • Senior Automation Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Sl Controls Ltd Full time

    The Role:Senior Automation Systems EngineerDublinOnsite RolePermanent or Contractor OpportunityRole Brief:NNIT has an immediate requirement for a project with a Dublin based client that will have a strong focus on automation and control systems design as well as the programming, implementation and delivery of bespoke smart factory solutions.The role will...

  • Senior Automation Systems Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Nnit Group Full time

    NNIT has an immediate requirement for a project with a Dublin based client that will have a strong focus on automation and control systems design as well as the programming, implementation and delivery of bespoke smart factory solutions.The role will have a number of focus areas and cover both systems design and hands on project lifecycle involvement as well...

  • Sr. Sales Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Tungsten Automation Full time

    Sr.Sales EngineerTracking Code: E******Job Location: 104 Hill Avenue, Ebrington, DerryJob Level: Mid CareerCategory: Sales and relatedPosition Type: Full-Time/RegularOverviewThe Sr.Sales Engineer provides pre-sales technical support for all Tungsten Automation Corporation products and associated applications.While assigned to a geographic area, Sr.Sales...

  • Automation Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Dublin, Ireland Qcs Staffing Full time

    1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAutomation Engineer - Ireland - 11 Months ContractDo you want to be involved with exciting pharmaceutical projects?When it comes to the development and production of veterinary vaccines, our pharmaceutical client has the largest centre in the industry worldwide and is a Centre of Excellence; employing more than ****...

  • Automation Engineer

    1 week ago

    Dublin Pike, Ireland QCS Staffing Full time

    Overview Automation Engineer - Ireland - 11 Months Contract Do you want to be involved with exciting pharmaceutical projects? When it comes to the development and production of veterinary vaccines, our pharmaceutical client has the largest centre in the industry worldwide and is a Centre of Excellence; employing more than 1000 people. They are looking to...