Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support)

Commissioning Agents Inc (CAI); Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commissioning Agents Inc (CAI) in Limerick is seeking an Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support) to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated systems in a GMP biopharmaceutical production environment. You will support equipment qualification, system testing, and implementation of new equipment across manufacturing and QC laboratories.

This site-based role requires a 40-hour week with flexibility for project needs; you will collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, Validation, QA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in automation engineering within pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems and laboratory/QC equipment.
• Experience managing or supporting change control processes in a GMP environment.
• 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

Automation systems

GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Support)

Location

Limerick

Contract Type

Permanent (Full-time)

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer will provide technical automation support to GMP manufacturing and laboratory operations within a biopharmaceutical production environment. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated systems and laboratory equipment to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operations. The Automation Engineer will act as the SME for automation systems, supporting equipment qualification, system testing, and implementation of new equipment across manufacturing and QC laboratories.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering (or related discipline).
• 3+ years' experience in automation engineering within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems and laboratory/QC equipment.
• Experience managing or supporting change control processes in a GMP environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment qualification and validation activities.
• Understanding of GMP, GAMP5, and data integrity requirements.

Other Requirements

This is a site-based role. Must be able to commit to a minimum 40-hour work week, with flexibility based on project needs.

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