Automation Engineer

at  ABEC Technologies Europe Ltd

Position Title: Automation Engineer
Reports To: Automation Manager
Location: Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

POSITION SUMMARY:

Automation Engineer works under the direction of the Automation Manager and also utilise independent judgment to perform the day-to-day project duties of designing, developing and releasing deliverables used in the fabrication of equipment for pilot and commercial scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing (Primarily piping assemblies for fluid & gas handling and motorized agitation systems). Primary responsibility involves generating design plans utilising Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of the ASME BPE Bioprocessing Equipment design standards. Based in Fermoy, Co. Cork, fully onsite role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

O Honours Degree (Level 8) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent automation related job experience.
O 5 years with current automation systems experience.
O 3 years RSLogix and FTView Studio experience knowledge preferred.
O Current automation and control systems design, development, and programming from scope and P&ID framework.
O Proficiency with RSLogix and FTView Studio applications and MS Office 2007/2010 applications.
O English language proficiency, both written and oral speaking skills.
O Bio-Pharm or Pharmaceutical industry experience and GAMP 5 Proficient with hardware/software platforms including Allen-Bradley, Delta V, Siemens, DCS.
O Detail oriented with a solid understanding of current programming standards, industry design fundamentals, and related simulation/de-bugging processes.
O Excellent written and verbal communication skills
O Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task across functional groups.
O Must work well both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
O Limited travel will be required (not expected to exceed 20%). International travel possible.

O Assume project lead to interface with customer and ensure customer satisfaction. (Travel as requested)
O Executes quality management plan in accordance with quality standards.
O Understand all project requirements and objectives.
O Defines automation scope of work and develops all required specifications.
O Estimates automation hardware, software and manpower requirements.
O Coordinates design and/or manufacturing and software efforts to ensure compliance.
O Forecast and communicate status as required.
O Support design and manufacturing with integration of system controls as requested.
O Programs PLC, OIT, HMI, DCS controllers and smart instruments as requested.
O Manages automation employees or contractors in execution of work.
O Accounts for all contractor resources assigned to project.
O Assists with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
O May evaluate and recommend automation upgrades to existing equipment or systems.
O Supports Field Services with respect to automation needs both planned and unscheduled.
O Maintain organized project and/or software records.
O Control project cost.
O Meeting Project schedules.
O Write and/or execute test plans as required.
O Provide training to end user(s).
O Provide technical support to customers, sales and marketing.
O Execute other tasks as assigned.
O Ability to travel when required.
O Will play an active role identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.
O Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.