Equipment Project Engineer - Automation TPM6087

Posted 20 hours 4 minutes ago by Tandem Project Management Ltd.

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Waterford, Ireland
Job Description

Summary:

Our client, a biopharma company based in Waterford is seeking an Equipment Engineer to provide support to multiple automation and equipment upgrade projects across Lyo, CLU, PMS, Autoclave, and control-system platforms. Key responsibilities include coordinating OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality teams; managing multi-phase deployments; ensuring servers and control systems are prepared and validated; supporting FAT/SAT activities; and tracking change controls to closure.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for delivering automation and equipment upgrade projects within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This includes ownership of multiple Lyo, CLU, PMS, Autoclave, and control-system upgrade packages across several phases.
  • Coordinate OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure compliant, right-first-time execution.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of automation and equipment upgrade projects (schedule, cost, scope, safety, quality, compliance).
  • Lead FAT/SAT activities, documentation, change controls, and qualification support.
  • Ensure servers, control systems, and infrastructure are prepared, validated, and deployed correctly.
  • Track change control actions to closure and maintain project governance.
  • Manage line time, shutdown planning, and deployment coordination.
  • Provide weekly progress updates to stakeholders.
  • Lyo / CLU SCADA Lifecycle Management - Multi-phase SCADA and server upgrades with ORISE (CIM).
  • Lyo Shelf Stack Safety Interlock Upgrades - Safety interlock enhancements.
  • PMS Upgrade - Virtual server and system upgrade with PMS.
  • Autoclave 3 Deep Revamp - Control-system and server upgrade with Getinge.
  • Servers & Control System Revamp - Multi-phase historian, UMS, and Lyo server upgrades.
  • Lyo Observation Upgrades (Line 1 & Line 2) - IPC and control-system upgrades.
  • RAMEN ID Analyser - Support as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience delivering automation or equipment projects in pharmaceutical/biotech GMP environments.
  • Strong understanding of GMP/GDP, validation lifecycle, cleanroom standards, and aseptic processing.
  • Experience with OEM coordination, server upgrades, control-system deployments, and CQV activities.
  • Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.
  • Ability to manage multi-phase, multi-stakeholder projects.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.