Project Automation Engineer

12 month contract working on standard days and 100% onsite based in co Mayo. You will be responsible for small/medium CAPEX projects across the Biologics, Pharma and Med Device manufacturing. Will be involved in projects related to equipment upgrades, replacements, and setting up new equipment – activities include maintaining project documents, implementation, installation, C&Q, validation before handing over to Production. Strong Automation background required.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Automation, Aseptic Processing, New Processing Equipment, Packaging, and new Facility builds or modifications/extensions. The engineer reports project progress to the Project Manager to ensure the equipment, facility design and targets are achieved.

Responsibilities:

• Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilsers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades – both hardware and SCADA.

• Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.

• Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program.

• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.

• Commissioning of equipment for validation activities.

• Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols.

• Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advice/support on key project outcomes

• Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging.

• Deliver Process improvement projects.

• Work with the relevant Business Unit team leaders to implement improvement opportunities

• Lead regular Equipment/Facility Project review meetings.

Requirements:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation.

• 5 years+ experience working in a similar project engineering role.

• Familiarity with automation, control systems, autoclaves, packaging lines, conveying systems, cleanrooms.

• Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.

• Exposure to process/equipment projects.

• Experience in a GxP regulated environment and manufacturing systems.

• Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and a good understand of PLC and Scada systems.

• Experience with Vision systems desirable.

• Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary.

• Project Management experience is preferable.

• Ability to learn new and different technologies.

Other requirement (i.e. travel):

Undertake any training or travel that the role may require