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Automation EngineerCompany:
Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland LtdAbout Ipsen:
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Job Description:
Exciting Opportunity: Automation (Control Systems) Engineer at Ipsen Dublin!
Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment Ipsen Dublin a Shingo Prize-winning site is seeking a talented Automation (Control Systems) Engineer to join our Operational Technology (OT) team. Our site specializes in Synthesis Purification and Lyophilisation and is renowned for its strong culture of continuous improvement innovation and collaboration.
Why Join Ipsen Dublin
Cutting-Edge Facility: Work at a leading GMP-regulated manufacturing site focused on API production.
Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team recognized for excellence with the prestigious Shingo Prize.
Collaborative Environment: Engage with experts from Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality Validation and EHS.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Automation (Control Systems) Engineer you will:
Provide Technical Expertise: Day to day support in process automation systems hardware / software and competence in electrical installations with integrated control systems.
Plan and Execute Projects: Manage and deliver Control Systems upgrades replacements and continuous improvement projects.
Lead and Support Initiatives: Troubleshoot update and conduct technical root cause analysis and incident investigations.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement initiatives to ensure system compliance reliability and production control system requests.
Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain GxP Computerised System Life Cycle processes and adhere to all site quality and EHS policies.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Provide automation day-to-day technical support to API manufacturing facility.
Administer and resolve control system related issues.
Develop/maintain detailed specifications engineering documents standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Instructions.
Utilize operational excellence tools to solve complex problems.
Manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes.
Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practices rules and regulations.
Be responsive to the needs of the business and work within a strong OT team environment.
Support the OT On-Call out of hours support.
Manage and implement small to medium projects.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in Automation & Controls Electrical Engineering Technical certifications or related life science engineering.
Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process automation within or support to a BioPharma API or other Life Science facilities.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC HMI SCADA and Batch Systems including Siemens and Rockwell PLCs Siemens HMIs iFix InTouch PCS7 SCADAs and Building Management Systems.
Automation Tools: Experience with RSLinx RSNetworx OctoPlant ThinManager PRTG Network Monitoring and Historian / Database knowledge.
Standards and Compliance: Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards GAMP5 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP Routing Switching Network IDS/IPS Active Directory Domain Integration and Firewalls.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership technical writing and communication/presentation skills.
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel Word PowerPoint etc.
Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control non-conformance corrective and preventative actions and validation practices.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site apply now to join our dedicated team at Ipsen Dublin.
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