Job Description
Process Automation Engineer Summary: Develop and implement automation systems to improve productivity and efficiency in a biopharma manufacturing environment.
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The Process Automation Engineer will work as a member of the Process Automation Department at Eli Lilly, Limerick. The engineer will provide automation support for automated process equipment across the Limerick site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day operation's support for automated equipment and skid vendor proprietary equipment.
- Work with Engineering and Operations personnel to troubleshoot issues, make changes to the control systems in line with site change control procedures and site standards, respond to system events, and perform routine computer system maintenance checks.
- Provide subject matter expertise for automated system design, development, installation, testing, validation, and support.
- Lead and oversee the work and material the equipment vendor produces, including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, Network Architectures, Application Software, Test Specifications.
- Attend equipment and software FATs, support commissioning, and provide periodic status updates to Project Management.
- Develop and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) automation system software design, coding/configuration, and testing (sequence logic, graphics, etc.).
- Design and develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems for user interaction with PLCs.
- Project Management of related automation projects.
- Maintain the validated state of the logistics automated systems in line with Lilly quality standards, including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation.
- Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance.
- Adhere to Lilly corporate and site safety procedures and develop automation solutions with these in mind.
- Develop a network of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise when needed.
- Interact with external parties (e.g. vendors, consortiums) and assess vendor solutions against user requirements and troubleshooting support needs.
- Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other job aids to ensure the appropriate level of documentation is in place to train on, maintain, and operate the automation systems.
Requirements:
- 5 years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
- Experience with Siemens PLC/HMI configuration (S7 1500s), IPCs, TIA portal, Win CC, and IGel technology.
- Industrial communication protocols such as modbus, HART, Foundation fieldbus, OPC DA & UA, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, RS485.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making.
- Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines.
- Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement.
- Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
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