Automation Engineer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical site in Waterford. The role focuses on day-to-day automation support, ensuring regulatory compliance and system reliability across multiple departments.

The position requires 3–5 years of pharmaceutical automation experience, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and a proven track record in validation and GAMP practices. It is a 12-month contract with extension potential, based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in pharmaceutical automation or similar roles.
• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with validation protocols and GAMP lifecycle.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the automation point of contact for departments including Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to optimize PLC and SCADA systems, applications, and workflows for continuous improvement.
• Offer technical guidance and expertise to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineers on automation-related issues.
• Ensure automation systems are maintained in a compliant state, including adherence to GAMP lifecycle validation requirements.
• Generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols.
• As the Automation Engineer, you will contribute actively to cross-functional projects, supporting system integrity and operational excellence.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

GAMP

Validation

Automation

Siemens

iFix

Education

Engineering degree in Automation/Control

Tools

Siemens PLCs

iFix/Wonderware

Antares

Systech

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Automation Engineer to join a leading Pharmaceutical company based in Co Waterford, supporting day-to-day automation functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled automation professional to become a key contributor to the reliable operation and continuous improvement of automation systems across various departments. The role is based on a day shift, offering a dynamic environment where technical expertise will be essential to maintain compliance and enhance system performance.

In this position, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality automation support, ensuring systems meet regulatory standards and operational needs. If you’re passionate about automation technology and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this is an excellent chance to advance your career within a globally recognized organization.

This is an initial 12 month contract with likely extension.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Serve as the automation point of contact for departments including Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to optimize PLC and SCADA systems, applications, and workflows for continuous improvement.
• Offer technical guidance and expertise to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineers on automation-related issues.
• Ensure automation systems are maintained in a compliant state, including adherence to GAMP lifecycle validation requirements.
• Generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols.
• As the Automation Engineer, you will contribute actively to cross-functional projects, supporting system integrity and operational excellence.

Role Requirements

• A Degree or higher level in Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) in pharmaceutical automation, control systems, or project engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Elau), SCADA systems (e.g., iFix, Wonderware), and vision systems such as Antares or Systech.
• Demonstrable experience with validation protocols, change control, and GAMP lifecycle practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Words

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"Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer."