Automation Engineer – IT/OT for Pharma Manufacturing

Life Science Recruitment

Athlone

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Athlone-based award-winning Pharmaceutical organization is seeking Automation Engineers (IT/OT) across Junior, Engineer, and Senior levels to support OT, PLC/SCADA/DCS, MES, and IT integrations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, IT, Cybersecurity and vendors to deliver projects from initiation through commissioning, with strong emphasis on safety, quality and regulatory compliance in pharma environments.

Qualifications

Graduate qualification in Automation or related discipline.
0–2 years for Junior role and willingness to develop.
3–5 years for Automation Engineer; experience delivering projects.
5–8+ years for Senior Engineer with leadership experience.
Pharma/GAMP/FDA-regulated experience is desirable.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Support or lead IT/OT projects through testing and handover.
Gather requirements and support OT solution design and implementation.
Contribute to PLC/SCADA/DCS, MES, and OT networking initiatives.
Lead FAT/SAT, UAT, commissioning and cutover activities.
Ensure safety, quality, cybersecurity, and change control compliance.
Manage vendors and system integrators with SOWs and milestones.
Maintain project documentation, risks, actions and governance.
Collaborate on IT/OT integrations and data platforms.
Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Senior level: provide technical leadership and mentoring.

Skills

Ignition

ThinManager

MES/PAS-X

Manufacturing Equipment

OT Networking

IT/OT Integration

Active Directory

ServiceNow/ITIL

Data Platforms

Education

Automation/Electrical/IT Engineering degree

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