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Job Description
Automation Project Engineer sought for 12-month contract in Dublin, working with a Systems Integration company.
**Job Summary:** Experienced Automation Project Engineer required to lead automation projects, manage change controls, and oversee system improvements in a Dublin-based Systems Integration company.
**Job Responsibilities:**
- Ensure adherence to GXP procedures on-site for all related tasks.
- Manage and execute automation change controls.
- Assist in identifying and implementing system improvements and corrective actions.
- Coach operators and maintenance technicians in the effective use of control systems.
- Oversee the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects, with direct responsibility for control systems.
- Lead discussions with project teams, provide technical support, and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
- Collaborate with OEM teams to design, develop, and test PLC code according to site coding standards.
- Work closely with OEM/project teams to fine-tune PLC code during the testing and development phases of projects.
- Conduct system testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues or bugs.
- Ensure the completion of control aspects of projects within the scheduled timeframe and budget.
- Evaluate existing technologies and processes; research and implement new control technologies.
- Coordinate and manage the controls aspects of equipment build and debug.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet required quality standards.
- Manage subcontractors and vendors as part of project delivery.
- Represent the client during the qualification and testing of vendor-provided systems.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience with automated control systems, preferably in the Life Sciences/Pharma sector.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems, including RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Factory Talk View ME/SE.
- Familiarity with Siemens PLC platforms (e.g., TIA Portal, Win CC) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, function block diagram (FBD), and structured text (ST).
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Device Net, Control Net, Profibus, Modbus) and networking concepts.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, Factory Talk).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and techniques for securing SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP, GAMP) related to automation and control systems in the Life Sciences industry.
- Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Skills: Automation Engineer PLC Siemens