Automation Engineer - GMP, OT & Digital Transformation

Takeda; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Bray, Ireland is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing control systems and digital transformation projects. You will act as a technical expert for OT, automation, and GMP-compliant infrastructure, collaborating with local and global teams.

Key areas include system administration, performance monitoring, security, and lifecycle management, with involvement in project lifecycles and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of data integrity principles and GDP.
• Experience working in complex global or matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Act as system administrator for automation and control systems.
• Monitor system performance to ensure maximum availability and reliability.
• Manage user access, backups, disaster recovery, and system security.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
• Support routine maintenance, patching, and lifecycle management.

Skills

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Data management

Industrial protocols

SQL & scripting

OT systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Takeda in Bray, Ireland is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing control systems and digital transformation projects. You will act as a technical expert for OT, automation, and GMP-compliant infrastructure, collaborating with local and global teams.

Key areas include system administration, performance monitoring, security, and lifecycle management, with involvement in project lifecycles and documentation standards.