Automation Engineer – GMP PLC/SCADA & Digital Ops

Sanofi; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland, is seeking an Automation Engineer to support and advance the site's automated manufacturing systems across PFS, LYO, Filling and Packaging. You will handle operational support of existing automation and deliver capital projects to keep systems reliable, compliant and aligned with the Digital Lighthouse ambitions.

The role covers PLCs, SCADA, MES, Historian and IIoT within a GMP framework, including validation, cyber security, and cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation-related field.
• Significant hands-on automation experience in GMP/pharma or life sciences.
• Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal PLC programming and commissioning.
• Proficiency with SCADA platforms: Wonderware (AVEVA), iFix (GE), or Zenon (Copa-Data).
• Experience with OSIsoft PI Historian and/or Ignition platforms.
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration and OT VM environments.
• Understanding of OT/IT network architecture and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day automation support for manufacturing equipment and systems across PFS, LYO, Filling, and Packaging operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues on Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Wonderware, iFix, and Zenon SCADA platforms to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain OSIsoft PI Historian and Ignition platforms, ensuring data integrity and availability for reporting.
• Manage Windows Server environments (VMs) underpinning site automation systems.
• Maintain OT network infrastructure with cybersecurity controls and segmentation.
• Lead automation capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and global Automation teams to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Automation engineering

GMP/compliance

CSV knowledge

OT/IT network

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control/Automation engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Wonderware (AVEVA)

iFix (GE)

Zenon (Copa-Data)

OSIsoft PI Historian

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Windows Server administration

VM environments

Job description

Sanofi in Waterford, Ireland, is seeking an Automation Engineer to support and advance the site's automated manufacturing systems across PFS, LYO, Filling and Packaging. You will handle operational support of existing automation and deliver capital projects to keep systems reliable, compliant and aligned with the Digital Lighthouse ambitions.

The role covers PLCs, SCADA, MES, Historian and IIoT within a GMP framework, including validation, cyber security, and cross-functional collaboration with