Automation Engineer - Delta V

EFOR; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR is seeking experienced Automation Engineers to support pharmaceutical manufacturing projects across multiple locations in Ireland, with a strong DeltaV background. The role covers design through commissioning, qualification, and operations support.

You will design, configure, and troubleshoot DeltaV DCS systems, support FAT/SAT and start-up activities, and collaborate with engineering and validation teams while ensuring GMP/GAMP 5 compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences automation.
• Hands-on DeltaV experience in DCS environments.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation desirable.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on-site or in hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and troubleshoot DeltaV DCS systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Develop and modify control strategies, graphics, and batch recipes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and validation teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing operations and capital projects.

Skills

Automation engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Process automation

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

We're looking for experienced Automation Engineers to support leading pharmaceutical manufacturing projects across multiple locations. If you have a strong background in process automation and hands-on DeltaV experience, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering automation solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, supporting projects from design through commissioning, qualification, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and troubleshoot DeltaV DCS systems.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Develop and modify control strategies, graphics, and batch recipes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and validation teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, and pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Provide ongoing technical support for manufacturing operations and capital projects.

Requirements

• Experience as an Automation Engineer within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with DeltaV.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation activities is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid environment, depending on project requirements.

Locations

We have opportunities across multiple locations, with roles available on a variety of exciting pharmaceutical projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career progression and continuous professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.