Job Description

Join our team as an Automation Engineer and take the lead in developing innovative methodologies for managing automation systems! If you have a passion for compliance, vendor management, and solving automation challenges, we want to hear from you.

This role is part of our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) Team in our single use multi-product biotech facility in Dundalk. The Automation Engineer works across the site Self-Directed Work Teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to achieve our Governance Pillars in EHS, Quality, Value, People and Delivery. This role will be part of a team responsible for systems engineering and for provision of operational and technical support to the site.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following

• Provide manufacturing execution systems, automation and technical support to ensure stable, efficient and robust operations at the site.
• Maintain the areas automation systems in an inspection-ready, GMP compliant state. Actively participates in audits as required.
• Support escalation plan for routine and out of hours emergencies and response.
• Work collaboratively on resolving obstacles and building relationships so as to maintain a highly effective and productive work environment.
• Investigate events and non-conformances and complete technical reports as appropriate.
• Monitor and optimise systems performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation projects relating to system performance.
• Collaboratively develop requirements and recommendations for system modifications, upgrades, retrofits and replacements.
• Manage manufacturing execution systems projects and maintenance programmes by following a systematic approach in accordance with financial and business requirements.
• Control, develop and modify all automation system process recipes.
• Provide appropriate support to ensure all automation system design, commissioning, qualification and validation is executed per requirements.
• Manage implementation and cost control of small to medium sized site-specific projects through conception, approval, planning, execution, and validation in all parts of the plant.
• Develop and implement robust processes to drive an environment of right-first time.
• Utilise Operational Excellence tools and techniques in completing designs, implementing technical solutions and resolving complex problems.
• Maintain specifications and standard procedures to align with industry standards.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class automation systems, process and methodologies around the management of automation specifications, GEP, reliability and technologies and the integration of a highly automated operating model across the site.
• Review and approve changes to operating procedures and the change control process relating to the systems.
• Identify opportunities, design and implement solutions to enhance the digital and paperless vision for the site.
• Get actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s.
• Complete COMMIT cards to highlight ways of working within our SDWT’s and Hubs and across our site that support our COMMIT culture.
• Know the hazards of the tasks you are performing, actively conduct risk assessments for inclusion into operational SOPs.
• Promote an environment where everyone speaks up for our culture of safety and looks out for one another.
• Get actively involved in supporting the implementation of the lean management system.
• Encourage new and innovative approaches to improve the value stream.
• Utilise real-time data analytics for making decisions on the value stream improvement intiatives.
  
  

What Skills You Will Need

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Biotechnology, Automation, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with current industry platforms required (Production Automated Systems, Building Automated Systems, Manufacturing Automated Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Historians, PLCs). Experience with EMEA filling Lines would be desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
• Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.
• Prior Automation experience is not considered essential for the right candidate – Bioprocess Engineering, Process Operations experience in an automated environment etc will be considered.
  
  

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.

Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

05/23/2025

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Requisition ID R339952