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Job Description
Senior Automation Engineer required for a Biotech client in Limerick, Ireland. Develop, test, and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop machine control software involving servo pneumatic and data control.
- Participate in multi-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
- Develop, debug, and validate Control System software programs.
- Analyse, understand, fault-find, and modify automation software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and implement multiple tasks to tight schedules.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Ability to detail own work clearly and accurately.
- Strong communication skills and provide technical expertise.
- Monitor and analyse opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities.
- Attention to detail.
- Provide training and mentoring to less experienced staff.
- Develop a strong understanding of the business, strategic direction, overall organizational goals, and individual user needs.
- Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high-speed device integration.
- Develop, test, and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment.
- Develop User, Functional, and Detailed Design Specifications.
- Develop high-quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications.
- Work within a cross-functional multidiscipline team environment.
- Participate in project teams, provide technical support, and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
- Lead Automation team as part of a project, to deliver robust technical solutions as per project timelines.
- Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems.
- Fault-find complex automation equipment.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards.
- Ensure effective closure on Quality System documentation and NC/CAPA actions.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 5 to 6 years' experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team.
- Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Allen Bradley Guard Logix, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs, and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View HMI software.
- Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics, and RFID systems would be beneficial.
- Accustomed to working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control.
- Good organizational, planning, and prioritization skills; good oral and written communication skills.