Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer - Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd.

Exciting Opportunity: Automation (Control Systems) Engineer at Ipsen Dublin. Join a Shingo Prize winning GMP regulated site focused on API production.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support for process automation systems hardware/software and integrate control systems.
• Plan, deliver and manage Control Systems upgrades, replacements and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement to ensure system compliance, reliability and production control.
• Maintain GxP Computerised System Life Cycle processes and adhere to site quality and EHS policies.
• Provide technical support to the API manufacturing facility and resolve control system related issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed specifications, engineering documents, SOPs and Instructions.
• Use operational excellence tools to solve complex problems.
• Manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes.
• Support a safe working environment by complying with environmental health/safety practices, rules and regulations.
• Respond to business needs and work within a strong OT team environment.
• Support OT On Call out of hours support.
• Manage and implement small to medium projects.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Technical certifications or related life science engineering.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in manufacturing process automation within or supporting BioPharma, API or other life science facilities.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Batch Systems (Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, iFix, InTouch, PCS7 SCADAs, Building Management Systems).
• Automation Tools: Experience with RSLinx, RSNetworx, OctoPlant, ThinManager, PRTG Network Monitoring, and Historian/database knowledge.
• Standards and Compliance: Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA S88 and S95 industry standards, GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11.
• Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP, routing, switching, network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, domain integration, and firewalls.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control, non conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve.