Automation Engineer

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer for a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Ireland. You will support DeltaV-based process control systems, troubleshoot, commission, validate and drive improvements across the wider engineering operation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on DeltaV or similar DCS experience, with strong GxP knowledge, and enjoy a varied role across multiple hats in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on DeltaV or similar DCS / process control platforms.
• GxP knowledge and quality-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance manufacturing systems and process control infrastructure, including DeltaV.
• Involve in troubleshooting, system upgrades, commissioning, validation and wider engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to maintain reliable production and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Pharma / GxP

• Initial 12-month contract
• Multi-year project potential

An opportunity to join a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment as part of a close-knit engineering team, supporting a broad range of manufacturing systems, automation and engineering initiatives.

This is an ideal role for an experienced manufacturing systems or automation engineer who enjoys variety and wants to contribute beyond a narrowly defined technical remit. You'll bring experience with DeltaV or other process control systems, alongside a strong understanding of GxP manufacturing. From troubleshooting and plant support to commissioning, validation and improvement projects, you'll have the opportunity to get involved across the wider engineering operation.

Why You'll Want It

• A genuinely varied engineering role where you'll wear multiple hats and won't be confined to a single system or project.
• Join a small, collaborative team with direct exposure to plant operations, engineering projects and technical improvements.
• Secure an initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to contribute to a multi-year automation programme.

What You'll Do

• Support and enhance manufacturing systems and process control infrastructure, including Emerson DeltaV.
• Get involved across troubleshooting, system upgrades, commissioning, validation and wider engineering initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering and operations colleagues to maintain reliable production and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments, with a solid understanding of GxP.
• Hands-on experience with DeltaV or another DCS / process control platform.
• An adaptable, practical engineering mindset, with the ability to move between different technical activities and take ownership of problems.
• Location: Ireland
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract
• Project: Multi-year automation programme with strong potential for extension