Automation Engineer (NPI Projects)

Commission for Railway Regulation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major employer in the biotechnology sector is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a contingent 11-month contract in Grange Castle, Ireland. The role involves working with an NPI project team in a highly automated plant. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in a regulated GMP environment, and a degree in a related engineering field. Expertise in Emerson DeltaV solutions and strong documentation skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer in the biotechnology industry.
• Experience in a regulated GMP environment.
• Relevant experience in Automation Compliance Lifecycle & Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of an experienced Automation NPI site Project Team.
• Participating in Functional Design aspects as required.
• Implementing Automation Change Packs to make required code changes.

Skills

Strong documentation skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to liaise with process engineers

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV solutions

PLC systems

SCADA-based systems

Job description

Automation Engineer (NPI Projects)

11-month contingent contract

Location - Grange Castle

Role Description:

Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals Grange Castle manufacturing plant is situated on a 90-acre site in South Dublin. The state-of-the-art technology and production expertise at Grange Castle result in the production of quality-driven products that improve people's lives around the world. The site houses advanced pilot plants, laboratories, and equipment for developing processes for producing various biological drugs, including proteins.

The experienced Automation Engineer will be part of the Grange Castle NPI (New Product Introduction) project team, working in our highly automated plant at Grange Castle.

Reporting to the Automation Lead, this role is part of the core Engineering Team, delivering on key projects as required.

Some Role Responsibilities:

• Working as part of an experienced Automation NPI site Project Team.
• Collaborating with Process SMEs, CQV Leads, and Automation Engineers to understand process requirements.
• Generating all key technical inputs into functional design specifications (FDS) from all stakeholders.
• Participating in and signing off on key Functional Design aspects as required.
• Implementing the ACP’s (Automation Change Packs) to make the required code changes.
• Supporting project reviews internally with key stakeholders within Automation and customers as required.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Chemical Engineering, or a related field with substantial experience.
• Over 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer within the biotechnology industry in a regulated GMP environment, delivering Emerson DeltaV solutions (S88 model) and/or PLC and SCADA-based systems, including integration.
• Ability to liaise with process engineers to define scope and deliver on specifications with very strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Automation Compliance Lifecycle & Change Management relevant experience.
• Experience with process plant commissioning.
• Strong team player with the ability to develop relationships and work closely with several cross-functional disciplines, both within and outside of the function and organization.
• Good working knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88, CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to formulate thoughts clearly and concisely to provide clarity and a path forward on any issues.