Sr. Automation Engineer Filling
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Posted on:
31-10-2025
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Job Summary
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Information SystemsJob Description
About Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL):
Amgen is a global biotechnology leader committed to discovering developing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. Our Dun Laoghaire site is a state-of-the-art aseptic drug product operations facility specializing in secondary manufacturing activities including Formulation Vial/Syringe Filling Lyophilisation Inspection and Packaging. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation striving to improve health outcomes and ensure the continuity of supply for our medicines to over 50 countries worldwide.
About the Role:
The Sr Automation Engineer is a member of the ADL Plant Automation Team responsible for supporting drug product manufacturing maintaining automation systems in a GMP environment and implementing optimisation projects.
The role is a System Owner for critical automation assets leading troubleshooting lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple automation platforms.
Key Responsibilities
System Ownership & Reliability
- Act as System Owner for automation systems in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting overseeing lifecycle maintenance and validation.
- Manage Change Controls Deviations and CAPAs associated with Automation Systems.
- Maintain robust system documentation configuration control and software versioning.
Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide on-the-floor and remote technical support to operations and engineering during production shutdowns and technology transfers.
- Lead or support incident investigations and root cause analyses for automation-related issues.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Implement CAPAs including software changes and updates to design documentation and SOPs.
- Analyse current system designs and recommend improvements aligned with the latest technology and regulatory standards.
- Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives including data integration advanced analytics and digital twin technologies.
Project & Technology Integration
- Support new product or technology introductions by performing engineering assessments implementing automation system changes and supporting engineering runs.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams stakeholders and vendors to achieve common goals and deliver projects efficiently.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance across all activities.
- Always Ensure adherence to EHS and GMP policies.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Automation Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Chemical Engineering Biotech Engineering or related life science engineering with 5 years experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
- Background in automation design installation validation lifecycle management testing and programming.
- Experience in one the following automation specialties is an advantage:
- Biopharmaceutical Formulation or Vial/Syringe Filling
- Inspection or Packaging facilities
- Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI.
- iFix InTouch Zenon Process Control Systems and Rockwell FTView SCADAs.
- Fieldbus systems such as ControlNet DeviceNet Profibus ProfiNet AS-I BACnet etc.
- Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Working knowledge of network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls.
- Independent self-motivated organised and able to multi-task in a manufacturing environment.
- Team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.
- Solid technical writing and communication/presentation skills.
- Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders; coordinating and collaborating with teams from different departments to achieve common goals.
- Travel at various times may be required to support training and vendor visits.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more
