Automation Engineer - GMP Manufacturing Support

Caiready; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking an Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support) in Limerick to provide technical automation support across GMP manufacturing and QC laboratories. The role emphasizes maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements to automated systems and equipment to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

The successful candidate will act as the SME for automation systems, supporting qualification, testing, and implementation of new equipment across manufacturing and QC labs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in automation engineering in pharma/manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing automation systems and lab/QC equipment.
• Experience with GMP change control processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support for manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Troubleshoot automation issues impacting manufacturing processes and QC laboratory equipment.
• Support the qualification and automation readiness of laboratory and QC equipment.
• Act as the automation SME for new equipment introduction, supporting system testing, setup, and commissioning.
• Support automation change control activities across manufacturing and laboratory systems.
• Investigate automation-related deviations and support CAPA implementation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, Validation, QA, and IT teams to ensure systems remain compliant and operational.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and startup activities for new equipment and automation systems.
• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Automation/Electrical

Job description

CAI is seeking an Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support) in Limerick to provide technical automation support across GMP manufacturing and QC laboratories. The role emphasizes maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements to automated systems and equipment to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

The successful candidate will act as the SME for automation systems, supporting qualification, testing, and implementation of new equipment across manufacturing and QC labs.