Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support)

Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support)

CAI Overview
Are You Ready

CAI is a professional services company established in 1996 that has grown year over year to nearly 800 people worldwide. For Life Sciences and Mission Critical industries that need to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments we provide accelerated operational readiness and unparalleled performance at the highest standard through our rigorous approach field-tested processes and elite expertise developed over 30 years.

Our approach is simple because our Purpose informs everything we do:
We exist to be the trusted solution for our clients as they strive to build a better working world and improve the human experience.

At CAI we are committed to living our Foundational Principles both professionally and personally:
We act with integrity
We serve each other
We serve society
We work for our future

At CAI we believe in a relentless dedication to excellence pushing boundaries and surpassing expectations. From the beginning weve challenged ourselves to do what others wouldnt. Not just setting industry standards but redefining them entirely. We are bold in our thinking and creative in our approach. We operate at the intersection of wisdom and technology and thrive when they come together with humanity. For us operational readiness isnt simply a goal. Its a way of life. Because tomorrow demands to be at the forefront of today. We do this through tireless effort precision efficiency and an unwavering belief that there is always room for advancement. Were not interested in how it used to be done. Were obsessed with how it will be done.

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support)

Location: Limerick

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time)

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer will provide technical automation support to GMP manufacturing and laboratory operations within a biopharmaceutical production environment. The role focuses on maintaining troubleshooting and improving automated systems and laboratory equipment to ensure reliable compliant and efficient operations.

The Automation Engineer will act as the SME for automation systems supporting equipment qualification system testing and implementation of new equipment across manufacturing and QC laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support for manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Troubleshoot automation issues impacting manufacturing processes and QC laboratory equipment.
• Support the qualification and automation readiness of laboratory and QC equipment.
• Act as the automation SME for new equipment introduction supporting system testing setup and commissioning.
• Support automation change control activities across manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Investigate automation-related deviations and support CAPA implementation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing QC Engineering Validation QA and IT teams to ensure systems remain compliant and operational.
• Support commissioning qualification and startup activities for new equipment and automation systems.
• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Automation Electrical Electronic or Computer Engineering (or related discipline).
• 3 years experience in automation engineering within a pharmaceutical biotechnology or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems and laboratory/QC equipment.
• Experience managing or supporting change control processes in a GMP environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment qualification and validation activities.
• Understanding of GMP GAMP5 and data integrity requirements.

Other Requirements

• This is a site-based role. Must be able to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week with flexibility based on project needs.