Automation Engineer

Archer Recruitment; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking a Senior Automation & Manufacturing Engineer for a major pharma facility in Ireland. The role blends hands-on control systems expertise with broader engineering responsibilities in a highly automated GxP environment.

You will support Emerson DeltaV and other manufacturing systems, participate in commissioning, validation and continuous improvement, and take ownership of cross-functional initiatives across the site for up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation/manufacturing engineering within regulated GxP environments.
• Hands-on DeltaV experience or exposure to comparable DCS and process automation platforms.
• Flexible, hands-on approach with ability to contribute across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and improve Emerson DeltaV and related automation systems.
• Engage in engineering activities from troubleshooting to commissioning and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive site improvements.

Skills

Automation engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

DCS

Job description

Senior Automation & Manufacturing Engineer – Pharma / GxP

Why You'll Want It

• Initial 12-month contract
• High Ownership Position

An opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to take on a broader role within a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, combining hands‑on control systems expertise with involvement across the wider engineering operation.

Joining a close‑knit team, you'll support Emerson DeltaV and other manufacturing systems while contributing to a varied mix of plant support, engineering projects, commissioning, validation and continuous improvement. This is not a siloed automation position: you'll have the chance to wear multiple hats, take ownership of different initiatives and make a tangible contribution to the performance of the manufacturing facility.

What You'll Do

• Support, maintain and improve Emerson DeltaV and associated automation systems across the manufacturing facility.
• Take part in a variety of engineering activities, from troubleshooting and system modifications to commissioning, validation and project delivery.
• Partner with engineering and operations colleagues to address technical challenges and drive improvements across the site.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in automation or manufacturing engineering within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or another regulated GxP environment.
• Hands‑on DeltaV experience, or exposure to comparable DCS and process automation platforms.
• A flexible, hands‑on approach with the ability to contribute across different engineering disciplines and take ownership beyond a defined technical specialism.
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract
• Project: Multi‑year automation programme with strong potential for extension