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Cork - Ireland

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title: PLC Automation Engineer
Location: Cork Ireland
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced PLC Automation Engineer to join our pharmaceutical clients engineering team in Cork. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment supporting manufacturing excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design program test and commission PLC-based automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

  • Support ongoing operations by troubleshooting maintaining and optimizing existing automation systems.

  • Develop and review Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Hardware Design Specifications (HDS) and related documentation in compliance with GMP and GAMP 5 standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process engineers QA validation and IT to deliver robust automation solutions.

  • Lead or support automation projects ensuring compliance with project timelines budgets and quality standards.

  • Participate in change control deviation investigations and CAPA implementation related to automation systems.

  • Ensure adherence to safety regulatory and quality standards in all automation activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Mechatronics or a related discipline.

  • 3 years of experience in PLC programming and automation engineering within a pharmaceutical biotech or highly regulated environment.

  • Proficiency in Siemens Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC platforms.

  • Knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems and integration with PLCs.

  • Familiarity with GMP GAMP 5 and FDA/EU regulatory requirements.

  • Strong problem-solving analytical and troubleshooting skills.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with batch process automation and recipe management (ISA-88).

  • Knowledge of MES DCS or Data Historian systems.

  • Exposure to pharmaceutical validation processes (IQ OQ PQ).

  • Experience working with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.



Employment Type

Full Time

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