Automation Expert in Pharmaceutical Industry

3 days ago

Portlaoise, Laois, Ireland beBeeSpecialist Full time €50,000 - €70,000
Automation Specialist in Pharmaceutical Engineering

This is a great opportunity to take on a leading role in an expert team delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions across a global pharmaceutical site.

  • Manage control system upgrades and represent the company across the project lifecycle.
  • Supervise vendor-led activities and work closely with the site team to validate and sign off each stage of the migration and project delivery process.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, Automation or a relevant discipline, with 5+ years' experience in an automation-focused role within pharmaceutical or highly regulated industries.

Familiarity with Rockwell (RSLogix/Studio 5000), Siemens S7, and Schneider control platforms is essential, as well as proven experience in system migrations and project supervision.

A competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-impact, innovative engineering projects make this a highly rewarding role.

The Ideal Candidate:
  • 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and support multiple ongoing control system migrations.
  • Supervise automation vendor activities across FES, quotation, project execution, FAT, commissioning, and SAT.
  • Contribute to wider VPE automation projects, including skids and panel upgrades.

What We Offer:

  • 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.

About Us:

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.

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