THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The position of Automation FLS (Front Line Support) Engineer will be based at the Alexion facility in Athlone. The FLS Automation Engineer is responsible for configuration, operation, maintenance, and administration of the process and facility control and data historian systems to cover all manufacturing systems and processes for Cell Culture, Drug Substance, Drug Products and all Utility systems in AAMF. The successful candidate will be a member of the Automation team, is required to work a 24/7 shift cycle onsite in the Alexion, Athlone facility and will report to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Systems.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Work independently to support and configure all automation systems in the Alexion Athlone Manufacturing Facility
• Manage third party vendors/system integrators either for project or sustaining activities
• Develop, review and approve design documentation
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure the future compliance and management of all automation systems
• Ensure all automation systems are delivered and maintained in a compliant and qualified state
• Provide rapid response to equipment failures & coordinating the appropriate repairs for all manufacturing systems onsite.
• Execute day to day tasks such as monitoring systems on a periodic schedule.
• Execute monthly preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Provide support for all validation activities
• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure a high level of optimization for all equipment.
• Design and implement solutions across various automation platforms in line with the automation/site change control procedures
• Lease with project leads to deliver to work on project priorities and timelines.
• Any other duties as required