Automation Engineer

Regeneron Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Ireland in Limerick is seeking an Automation Engineer to join the Automation team. You will deliver end-user support for Small Manufacturing Equipment, troubleshoot issues, and develop automation documentation.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, implement software/hardware changes, and participate in inspections. The role emphasizes lifecycle alignment, security access, and audit trails, with on-site work required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or higher in Science, Engineering, Instrumentation, IT or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience preferred, relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-user support for Small Manufacturing Equipment applications.
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate with management, process owners and users.
• Develop and maintain automation documentation (SOPs, work instructions, configurations).
• Assist with regulatory inspections and partner inspections.

Skills

Automation engineering

End-user support

Documentation

Regulatory support

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/IT

Job description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. Regeneron is currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Automation team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where: Location: Limerick

What you’ll do:

• Delivering end-user support for Small Manufacturing Equipment applications
• troubleshooting issues and communicating clearly with management, business process owners and users
• Developing and maintaining automation documentation, including SOPs, work instructions and configuration specifications.
• Managing essential administrative tasks relating to functional support and user account administration
• Serving as the trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME), working closely with functional departments on projects to develop, implement and enhance systems
• Implementing software and hardware changes and upgrades, with a clear understanding of their impact on Manufacturing and Facilities
• Providing support before, during and after Regulatory and Partner inspections
• Participating in, or leading projects to introduce new Small Manufacturing Equipment or upgrading existing applications
• Working with Validation and Quality to ensure automation applications for small manufacturing equipment are implemented in line with the development life cycle approach
• Leading and supporting security access and periodic audit trail reviews

The environment and physical rhythms of this role: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Project management experience would be an advantage

Let’s find out if we’re a fit:

• BS/BA or higher in Science, Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience preferred, relevant experience may be substituted for education Thrive today. Grow tomorrow.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.

For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together.

For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

Salary Range (annually) €37,000.00 - €75,400.00

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.