Automation Engineer

Prochem Engineering; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prochem Engineering seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to join their pharmaceutical site in Co. Waterford. The role delivers day-to-day automation support, ensures compliant and reliable systems, and guides cross-functional teams across manufacturing areas.

The candidate will have 3–5 years in pharma automation, PLC/SCADA, vision systems, and GAMP lifecycle validation; strong communication and teamwork are essential, with change control and validation experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of pharmaceutical automation/controls experience.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Elau).
• Experience with SCADA systems (iFix, Wonderware, UtilityMS, EMS).
• Experience with vision systems such as Antares or Systech; packaging serialization experience is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with packaging operations or sterile vial filling is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong technical knowledge across the GAMP lifecycle.
• Proficiency in change control, validation protocol development and execution.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong team-player mindset; collaborate across engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Automation support— provide day-to-day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations
• Cross-functional collaboration— serve as the automation point of contact for Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities
• Continuous improvement— identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to enhance PLC and SCADA systems, applications, and automation workflows
• Technical guidance— provide expert support and direction to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineers on automation-related issues
• Compliance & system integrity— ensure automation systems are maintained in a compliant state, including adherence to GAMP lifecycle validation requirements
• Change control & validation— generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Vision systems

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Team player

Tools

Siemens PLC

Elau PLC

iFix

Wonderware

UtilityMS

EMS

Antares Vision

Systech

Job description

• A new vacancy has arisen for an experienced Automation Engineer supporting our client’s Automation Team based at their pharmaceutical site in Co. Waterford.
• The Automation Engineer will work closely with the Automation Team to deliver high‑quality automation support across operations and project implementation.
• The role provides technical guidance to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering teams and acts as the primary automation contact for manufacturing areas including Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities.
• This position is assigned to the day shift.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• :Automation Support— Provide day‑to‑day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations
• .Cross‑Functional Collaboration— Serve as the automation point of contact for Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities
• .Continuous Improvement— Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to enhance PLC and SCADA systems, applications, and automation workflows
• .Technical Guidance— Provide expert support and direction to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineers on automation‑related issues
• .Compliance & System Integrity— Ensure automation systems are maintained in a compliant state, including adherence to GAMP lifecycle validation requirements
• .Change Control & Validation— Generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols

Minimum Qualifications and Experienc

• e:3–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical automation, control systems, or project engineering rol
• e.Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Elau advantageous
• ).Experience with SCADA systems (iFix, Wonderware, Utility MS, EMS
• .Experience with vision systems such as Antares or Systech; packaging serialisation experience is a distinct advantag
• e.Experience with packaging operations or sterile vial filling is beneficial but not essentia
• l.Strong technical knowledge with operational and/or project engineering experience across all phases of the GAMP lifecycl
• e.Proficiency in control system change control, validation protocol development, and executio
• n.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within cross‑functional team
• s.Strong team‑player mindset with the ability to collaborate across engineering and operation