SKILLS BRIEF

• The candidate must have strong experience with:
• Rockwell/Allen Bradley automation systems.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) level experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong overall PLC experience at all stages of the automation process is essential.
• Proven knowledge and experience with one or more of the following will be an advantage:
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• Network Architecture (Including industrial network protocols)

• ISA-88 / PackML and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Vision Systems (Cognex Vision Pro)
• Lazers
• Robots (Epson, Fanuc & OMRON)
• Visual Basic (VB)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Ignition
• The following are essential:
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent understanding of GAMP principles, systems implementation and validation concepts.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• GMP environment is a must and only candidates with this experience can and will be considered.

THE ROLE

• Senior Systems Engineer
• Location: Galway
• Onsite role
• Permanent or Contractor opportunity

ROLE BRIEF

The successful Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing onsite automation support to an NNIT Ireland client in the Med-Tech sector located in Galway. You will input to the design, implementation, debug, qualification and optimization of the overall automation and control systems within a regulated cGMP manufacturing environment. This role ensures that systems adhere to all relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements while supporting production, reliability, and continuous improvement objectives. The role requires an individual with expert level technical skills with HMI and PLC systems, gained in a GMP (Medical Devices, Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech) environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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- Provide senior technical and automation operational support to the Manufacturing team onsite.
- Performs investigation of manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation and software.
- Presenting and communicating status, report metrics, identify potential issues, improvement initiatives, as applicable.
- Manages small projects related to corrective action or equipment performance improvement.
- Implements software/hardware changes and upgrades, understands impact of actions to Manufacturing process.
- Programs PLC and HMI application for automated process equipment, capable of troubleshooting and demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
- Implements modification/change control procedures and protocols.
- Supports Validation Department with initial design review, software testing, and protocol review.