Automation engineer

We rsquo;re recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to work on an initial 12 month contract in Dublin. JOB SUMMARY To expand an onsite project support service our client provides. The successful candidate shall join the onsite team which provides automation expertise to various functions on a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. This is an office hours position, Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work some longer hours and weekends as the job demands. As a contract, the position offers excellent rates and the opportunity for a long-term placement. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Automation SME for assigned systems. * Management and execution of automation change controls. * Aide the identification/implementation of system improvements and corrective actions. * Aide the coaching of operators and maintenance technicians in the effective use of the control systems. * Management of subcontractors and vendors as part of project delivery. * Represent client as part of qualification and testing of any vendor provided systems. * Provide automation support and expertise to cross functional teams for the introduction of new products on existing production lines. SKILLS AND EDUCATION * Third level qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent * 5+ years rsquo; experience working with automated control systems preferably in the Life Sciences/ Pharma sector * Excellent communication skills * PLC/SCADA/Batch experience with preference for the following technologies: Rockwell FactoryTalk SE View Batch, Siemens PLC/HMI, iFix, Wonderware InTouch, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus and OSIsoft PI Data Historian * Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards and 21 CFR Part 11 HOW TO APPLY If you #39;re interested in this role, click #39;Apply Now #39; to forward an updated copy of your CV