Automation Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Shannon
- Salary
- 54.22 - 67.77 EUR Hourly
- Posted
- 11 Jan 2022
- Closes
- 08 Feb 2022
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Hobson Prior are currently looking for an Automation Engineer to join a clinical-stage industry on a contract basis located in Shannon Clare, Ireland. Our client is focused on developing potentially curative treatments for patients who are living with serious diseases.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for automation support on Vendor Packaged Equipment, Building Management Systems, and Environmental Monitoring System, including supervising, sustaining, trouble shooting and investigating control system hardware, wiring, and instrumentation.
Translate business, technical, and regulatory requirements into systems-level solutions during development and deployment of automated processing technologies.
Manage technical work streams with cross-functional stakeholders throughout entire project lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
Develop, review and/or approve Preventive Maintenance Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, IQ/OQs, commissioning protocols, user requirement specifications, acceptance test plans, Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, and drawings and diagrams.
Work with site Quality and Computer System Validation personnel to ensure automation and control system GMP compliance.
Implement and complete change controls, CAPAs, and Deviations for automated GMP systems and equipment.
Proactively search for and implement innovative solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and compliance.
Support training efforts for new equipment installations.Key Skills:
Works and communicates well in a multi-discipline team structure.
Demonstrates skills in requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for the manufacturing industry including batch software, PLC based control systems, HMI packages, building management systems, SCADA systems, and PC networking technology.
Familiarity with FDA GMPs and FDA regulations relating to biologic and drug products.
Familiarity with FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11 and/or EU Annex 11.Requirements:
The ideal candidate will require a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university in mechanical, chemical, or electrical disciplines with a minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience, supporting or developing automated systems.
Clear understanding of automation standards and architecture addressing batch process control, such as S88, and any linked automation systems, which comprise of process control systems, manufacturing execution systems and process data historians.
Experience in pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing environments and processes.
Proven programming and maintenance experience with DCS, PLCs and Software applications, ideally across a number of industrial platforms.
Experience with supporting and maintaining automation and control system infrastructure, including DCS, PLCs, remote I/O panels, BMS equipment, wiring and cabling systems, as well as proprietary equipment controllers and control systems.
Experience with various data communication protocols and architectures, including ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Modbus, BACnet and/or Profibus.Apply now:
If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.
Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for automation support on Vendor Packaged Equipment, Building Management Systems, and Environmental Monitoring System, including supervising, sustaining, trouble shooting and investigating control system hardware, wiring, and instrumentation.
Translate business, technical, and regulatory requirements into systems-level solutions during development and deployment of automated processing technologies.
Manage technical work streams with cross-functional stakeholders throughout entire project lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
Develop, review and/or approve Preventive Maintenance Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, IQ/OQs, commissioning protocols, user requirement specifications, acceptance test plans, Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, and drawings and diagrams.
Work with site Quality and Computer System Validation personnel to ensure automation and control system GMP compliance.
Implement and complete change controls, CAPAs, and Deviations for automated GMP systems and equipment.
Proactively search for and implement innovative solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and compliance.
Support training efforts for new equipment installations.Key Skills:
Works and communicates well in a multi-discipline team structure.
Demonstrates skills in requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for the manufacturing industry including batch software, PLC based control systems, HMI packages, building management systems, SCADA systems, and PC networking technology.
Familiarity with FDA GMPs and FDA regulations relating to biologic and drug products.
Familiarity with FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11 and/or EU Annex 11.Requirements:
The ideal candidate will require a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university in mechanical, chemical, or electrical disciplines with a minimum of 2 to 5 years' experience, supporting or developing automated systems.
Clear understanding of automation standards and architecture addressing batch process control, such as S88, and any linked automation systems, which comprise of process control systems, manufacturing execution systems and process data historians.
Experience in pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical drug substance manufacturing environments and processes.
Proven programming and maintenance experience with DCS, PLCs and Software applications, ideally across a number of industrial platforms.
Experience with supporting and maintaining automation and control system infrastructure, including DCS, PLCs, remote I/O panels, BMS equipment, wiring and cabling systems, as well as proprietary equipment controllers and control systems.
Experience with various data communication protocols and architectures, including ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, Modbus, BACnet and/or Profibus.Apply now:
If you are interested in learning more or applying to this exciting opportunity then please click "Apply" and upload a copy of your CV. Alternatively, for further details or to talk directly to a life sciences recruitment specialist directly, please select "Contact me" at the top of this page.
Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy