Principal Automation Engineer

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Position: Principle Automation Engineer

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Salary: Very Competitive + Negotiable

Contract Type: Permanent

PRINCIPLE AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Our client a world leading pharmaceutical / biotech organisation is looking for a Principle Automation Engineer to join their team based in Limerick

As Principle Automation Engineer you will be responsible for the start-up, commissioning and sustaining of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This is a perfect opportunity to join a select team that has already established itself as a frontrunner leading the way in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry.

Principle Automation Engineer KEY Responsibilities:

* Ability to program, diagnose and troubleshoot Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC and HMI application for automated process equipment.

* Develop and implement software solutions through change control as required while understanding impact of actions to Manufacturing and Facilities equipment.

* Provides technical and automation operational support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation and Facilities departments.

* Provides out of hours 24/7 on call support.

* Support, maintain and diagnose automation hardware.

* Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation.

* Experience with controls networks and communications systems (Modbus, Ethernet, Profibus etc)

* Generate, review and maintain automation life cycle documentation.

* Review current production operations and ensure continual improvement

* Interact with and manage automation contractors.

* Supports project commissioning activities.

* Manages projects related to design, commissioning, and performance improvement of automated equipment.

* Provides design/approval of hardware, software, and controls for automated equipment.

Principle Automation Engineer KEY Experience/Skills:

* Primary degree in Science/Engineering discipline

* You will have a minimum of 5 years' experience working with validated Automation systems in the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

* Direct experience and in depth knowledge of Allen Bradley Rockwell automation platform.

* Ability to work on own initiative, without direct supervision from management

* Team player with an ability to work well across various departments on site as well as business partners

* Excellent communication skills