Automation Engineer

Ipsen; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Dublin is seeking an Automation (Control Systems) Engineer to join the Operational Technology team. The role focuses on day‑to‑day automation support for API manufacturing with PLC/SCADA/DCS expertise and a drive for continuous improvement.

You will plan and deliver control system upgrades, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with GMP and EHS policies. The position requires strong communication and project leadership within a collaborative biopharma setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering or related life science field.
• Experience in manufacturing/biopharma process automation and GMP environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, HMI, Batch, and BMS.
• Familiarity with GAMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support for API manufacturing facilities.
• Plan and execute control systems upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses for automation systems.
• Ensure system compliance, safety, and data integrity per GMP requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Validation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation & Controls

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

WinCC

iFix

InTouch SCADA

PCS7 DCS

Desigo BMS

RSLinx

RSNetworx

OctoPlant

ThinManager

PRTG Network Monitoring

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Automation (Control Systems) Engineer at Ipsen Dublin!

Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Ipsen Dublin, a Shingo Prize-winning site, is seeking a talented Automation (Control Systems) Engineer to join our Operational Technology (OT) team. Our site specializes in Synthesis, Purification, and Lyophilisation, and is renowned for its strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Why Join Ipsen Dublin?

• Cutting-Edge Facility: Work at a leading GMP-regulated manufacturing site focused on API production.
• Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team recognized for excellence with the prestigious Shingo Prize.
• Collaborative Environment: Engage with experts from Manufacturing Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and EHS.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Expertise: Day-to-day support in process automation systems hardware / software and competence in electrical installations with integrated control systems.
• Plan and Execute Projects: Manage and deliver Control Systems upgrades, replacements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead and Support Initiatives: Troubleshoot, update, and conduct technical root cause analysis and incident investigations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement initiatives to ensure system compliance, reliability, and production control system requests.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain GxP Computerised System Life Cycle processes and adhere to all site quality and EHS policies.

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

• Provide automation day-to-day technical support to API manufacturing facility.
• Administer and resolve control system related issues.
• Develop/maintain detailed specifications, engineering documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Instructions.
• Utilize operational excellence tools to solve complex problems.
• Manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes.
• Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations.
• Be responsive to the needs of the business and work within a strong OT team environment.
• Support the OT On-Call out of hours support.
• Manage and implement small to medium projects.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Technical certifications or related life science engineering.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in manufacturing/industrial process automation within BioPharma, API or other Life Science facilities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, Batch systems, and BMS.
• Site systems include, Siemens S7 PLC's, WinCC, iFix, and InTouch SCADA. PCS7 DCS and Cylon and Siemens Desigo BMS.
• Automation Tools: Experience with RSLinx, RSNetworx, OctoPlant, ThinManager, PRTG Network Monitoring, and Historian / Database knowledge.
• Standards and Compliance: Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.
• Strong communication skills