Job Title: Automation Project Engineer
Job Type: 12-month Contract
Salary: €45 - €55 / hour
Location: Sligo, Ireland
Ref Code: DES-1053
We’re seeking an Automation Engineer for an exciting new opportunity supporting a medical device NPI project. Reporting to the Project & Automation Manager, the successful candidate will focus on the introduction of new assembly equipment, including moulding and automated systems, for a combination device.

REQUIREMENTS:

• NFQ Level 8 Honors Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in an automation engineering role with software development of PLC / HMI / SCADA platforms in a GMP pharmaceutical environment.
• 3+ years’ experience with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years’ experience with plant start-ups and/or new product introductions to medical device facilities, including the ability to lead these activities in a start-up environment.
• Experience in qualification of control systems is essential.
• Experience in auditing and internal inspection is advantageous.

• Provide technical support and project management to all manufacturing operations and NPIs throughout the site.
• Provide technical leadership of all control system activities in the medical device manufacturing facilities.
• Take lead on control system qualification activities during project start-up.
• In conjunction with IT/BTS, lead the integration of new systems to the Company Network.
• Manage control system elements of new and continuous improvement projects; collaborate with process engineers and other departments.
• Lead technical development of future integrations of control systems with MES/ERP/Data Historian (OSI PI) systems.
• Manage life cycle of on-site control systems to SLC & applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support for all control system-related issues including daily troubleshooting, optimisation, and documentation control.
• Adhere to and support all EHS & E standards, procedures, and policies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage vendor qualification efforts, develop vendor relationships, and act as the Engineering representative for vendor documentation pre-approval.