13662 – Automation Engineer – Tipperary Contractor

Purpose:

Reporting to the Automation & IT Project Manager, specifically responsible for Implementation of Continuous Manufacturing Automation Systems as part of a larger project, required to work closely with the Automation & IT teams responsible for the full Automation and IT scope and with vendors / partners with responsibility for delivery of systems.

Responsibilities:

• As the senior Automation Engineer, you will Manage Automation vendors and provide clear direction for the Automation team.
• Develop and/or review SDLC deliverables, compliant with company standards, including but not limited to:

1. Requirements Specifications
2. Requirements Traceability Matrix
3. Functional Specification
4. Design Specification
5. Code Review
6. Test specification/test script
7. Etc

• Develop an understanding of the complete operation of the CM and follow development of coding efforts from concept to FAT
• Ensure delivery of code is robust, stable and delivers a system which runs compliantly and efficiently in conformance with company standards for infrastructure, DI and throughput needs of business (OEE > predefined metric)
• Work closely with vendors of Automation equipment to ensure deliverables meet project requirements, including the interfacing of new Automation equipment with existing site systems, incl. MES and PI Historian.
• Work closely with the QA-IT and CSV functions and ensure their requirements are met in all deliverables.
• Participate in Hardware and Software FATs and SATs to ensure company requirements and standards are met.
• Develop project schedules and document trackers to manage and control project deliverables.
• Lead Automation meetings and support, relevant program meetings.
• Liaise with stakeholders on the overall project to ensure clear communication between all parties.
• Ensure Automation compliance with Global Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, regulatory requirements and execute current Good manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in the performance of day-to-day activities and all applicable job functions.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, 6 years of which in a similar role in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong experience in the following systems: Siemens S7 PLC, WinCC SCADA and HMIs
• Experience in one or all of the following systems would be advantageous: Other PLC, SCADA and HMIs, Siemens Desigo, OSISoft PI, RT Reports, PasX MES.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in the use of the following Microsoft tools: Excel, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Relevant Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent
• Previous experience of Continuous Manufacturing is desired.
• Previous experience of Oral Solid Dose manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Previous experience of high containment manufacturing will be advantageous.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.

#aphex