Automation Engineer
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Biologics site in Sligo Ballytivnan. The Automation Engineer plays a critical role within our Engineering department providing technical support and program management across all manufacturing operations and New Product Introductions (NPIs) at the site. This position offers technical leadership for all control system activities in our pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities ensuring seamless operations and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all automation and control system initiatives including validation and integration with MES/ERP/Data Historian systems.
- Provide daily technical support troubleshooting optimization and documentation control for control system-related issues.
- Oversee life cycle management of on-site control systems ensuring compliance with AbbVies SLC and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Drive the execution of continuous improvement projects closely collaborating with process engineers and other departments.
- Support plant start-ups new product introductions and ensure systems meet cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and participate in vendor qualification and documentation review.
- Foster a culture of safety compliance and quality through adherence to EHS and regulatory standards.
Qualifications :
- Essential: NFQ Level 8 Honors Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years in automation engineering with PLC/HMI/SCADA software development experience in GMP pharmaceutical environments.
- Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for automated systems.
- Experience with plant start-ups and/or new product introductions to pharmaceutical facilities.
- Advantageous: Experience with control system validation auditing and internal inspection.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills innovative thinking high attention to detail and strong commitment to quality and results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work autonomously show initiative and collaborate across multiple departments.
Additional Information :
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
