PLC Automation Engineer

Dundalk - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: PLC Automation Engineer

Location: Dundalk Ireland

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Role Overview

The PLC Automation Engineer will support the design development commissioning and lifecycle management of automated systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves hands-on PLC programming system integration troubleshooting and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure safe compliant and reliable operation of production and utility systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design develop modify and maintain PLC control systems supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing packaging utilities and process equipment.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g. Rockwell Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider) including development of ladder logic function block diagrams and structured text as applicable.
Support automation commissioning activities including FAT SAT and on-site start-up ensuring systems meet functional and GMP requirements.
Interface PLC systems with SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g. FactoryTalk WinCC iFIX) ensuring clear operator interfaces and alarm management.
Interpret and work from P&IDs control philosophies functional specifications and electrical drawings.
Provide automation support for manufacturing equipment process skids packaging lines utilities (HVAC WFI clean steam) and ancillary systems.
Participate in change control deviation investigations and root cause analysis related to automation systems.
Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities including IQ/OQ testing protocol execution traceability and documentation reviews in line with GAMP 5.
Ensure automation systems comply with GMP data integrity (ALCOA) and site quality standards.
Collaborate with Engineering QA Manufacturing Maintenance IT and external vendors to deliver projects and resolve technical issues.
Provide ongoing troubleshooting and operational support to minimise downtime and improve system reliability.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives standardisation and automation best practices across the site.

Required Skills & Experience:

Degree in Automation Engineering Electrical Engineering Instrumentation or related discipline.
Proven experience as a PLC Automation Engineer in a pharmaceutical biotech or regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming ideally Allen-Bradley / Rockwell systems.
Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP Profinet Modbus).
Solid understanding of GMP environments regulated change management and validation principles.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs control narratives and electrical schematics.
Experience supporting FAT SAT commissioning and start-up activities.
Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have:

Experience with DeltaV PCS7 or DCS systems.
Exposure to CSV documentation (URS FS IQ OQ traceability matrices).
Knowledge of process equipment automation (bioreactors CIP/SIP fillers packaging).
Experience working on Irish or EU pharma sites.
Familiarity with alarm management standards (ISA-18.2 / EEMUA 191).

Job Title: PLC Automation EngineerLocation: Dundalk Ireland Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life SciencesRole OverviewThe PLC Automation Engineer will support the design development commissioning and lifecycle management of automated systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment...