PLC Engineer

Cork - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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