OEM Automation Engineer 1613

SimoTech; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - EUR 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing automation firm based in Dublin is seeking an experienced OEM Automation Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in automation for manufacturing and packaging systems in a GMP-regulated setting. Key responsibilities include providing automation guidance, troubleshooting PLC and HMI systems, and supporting the integration of automation solutions. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and opportunities to work on exciting projects with major clients.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Career progression

Educational support

Work with innovative technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in automation engineering in a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong background in control systems and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation guidance to project team on filling lines.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Support integration of automation systems.
• Generate and review engineering documentation.
• Execute validation protocols on-site.
• Participate in equipment installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI hardware/software

Control systems automation

Vendor management

GAMP lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

[phone] Specialists in Life Science Automation and IT Systems

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SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.

Why SimoTech

What is it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life‑changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, career progression, educational support and much more.

SimoTech has an opportunity for an experienced OEM Automation Engineer for a pharmaceutical project based in Dublin. Candidates must have at least 5 + years’ experience supporting the automation aspects of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a GMP‑regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide automation guidance and expertise to multi-disciplinary project team executing projects on Vial/Syringe Filling Lines, Packaging and Production environments from design through commissioning and start up.


• Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.


• Support integration of automation systems with MES, PCS and enterprise platforms (L2 Integration).


• Generate and review engineering documentation, including User Requirement Specifications and Functional Design Specifications.


• Execute IOQ protocols and support validation activities on‑site.


• Update standard operating procedures as required by project scope.


• Participate in equipment installation, root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting of control systems.


• Provide technical input to change control processes.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.


• Manage and interact with third‑party vendors to ensure equipment delivery meets quality, schedule, and specification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, Physics & Instrumentation, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation engineering, ideally within biopharmaceutical or clean utilities environments.


• Proven hands‑on experience with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI hardware/software (essential).


• Strong background in control systems automation, including vendor management and technical oversight.


• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle and validation practices.


• Independent, self‑motivated, and organized, with strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Willingness and ability to work on‑site minimum 3 days per week or as project needs dictate.


• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, project‑driven environment.

What SimoTech Can Offer

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.


• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi‑disciplined environment.


• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.

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