A leading global pharmaceutical company with great presence in Ireland and Globally, is looking for an experienced Automation Contractor to join their OSD operation, in the Greater Dublin Area on a 12 Month Contract.

The Position

As an Automation Engineer, you will cover a 12 Month Initial Contract, and this is onsite position given the nature of the role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee automation systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
• Manage system user access, backups, and restores.
• Implement corrective actions and collaborate with vendor technical support.
• Identify and execute small projects to enhance system performance.
• Contribute to capital planning, project execution, and documentation.
• Ensure all activities comply with site and corporate Quality Systems.
• Create and maintain engineering deliverables and test scripts.
• Develop and implement global automation strategies to standardize processes.
• Maintain and optimize automation systems and infrastructure.
• Develop solutions tailored to the manufacturing environment.
• Drive automation projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met.
• Stay updated with technology trends and benchmarks to keep Takeda at the forefront.
• Mentor and train team members to enhance site expertise.

The Person

• Degree in Engineering (automation, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in GMP manufacturing, with expertise in automation.
• A broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory environments is essential (Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.)
• Proficiency in automation solutions (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Knowledge of industry standards (GAMP, ANSI/ISA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) and GxP/QA. Familiarity with ANSI/ISA-99,100 standards is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis.
• Ability to work in a team-based culture, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global Automation to implement best practices.
• Contribute to the innovation roadmap and strategic planning.

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Déanna Healy at HRM on +353 87 636 9263 for a confidential discussion.