Automation / OT Consultant

NNIT; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic workplace

Friendly culture

Global life-science clients

Career development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NNIT is seeking an Automation/OT Consultant in Ireland with 2–3 years of experience to join its Smart Factory team. The role involves client-facing consultancy and leading delivery on modern automation projects across Life Sciences clients in Ireland and Europe.

You will shape high-value digitalisation initiatives, ensure compliance with validation and data integrity, and collaborate with customers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in Automation/ OT consulting within Life Sciences is preferred.
• Client-facing consultancy experience with delivery on automation projects.
• Knowledge of validation and compliance in GxP environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy IT/OT solutions across PLC/SCADA, Batch, OEE, and Historian systems.
• Lead technical delivery on client engagements and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Drive integration of automation across Level 2 / DCS / MES / enterprise systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote reusable standards.

Skills

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Historian

OPC UA/DA

MQTT

Kafka

MS SQL

PostgreSQL

Python

C#

.NET

Java

Azure DevOps

Client facing

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Aveva

Job description

Ireland

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Details

Type of contract: Permanent
Location(s): Ireland
Language(s): English
Mobility: Travel Required
Application Deadline: 31/08/2026

We are seeking an Automation / OT Consultant of 2-3 years experience, to join our team, supporting leading Life Sciences clients across Ireland and Europe. This is a client-facing consultancy role where you will work alongside architects lead delivery on complex automation projects, and act as a trusted advisor in the implementation, commissioning and validation of modern industrial systems.

You will play a key role in shaping high-value solutions across a variety of digitalisation initiatives, employing best practices to define standards across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deployment of IT/OT Solutions across use cases such as PLC/SCADA, Batch, OEE, and Historian systems
• Act as a technical lead on client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with requirements
• Drive integration of automation systems across Level 2 / DCS/ MES / enterprise systems
• Build trust and collaborate with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to commercial success of customer projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and reusable standards
• Ensure compliance with GxP, Validation (CSA/CSV), and data integrity requirements

Technical Expertise

• Strong controls background across PLC, HMI/SCADA/Historian and middleware systems
• Proven experience developing and deploying OT solutions across a variety of platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Aveva etc)
• Deep understanding of industrial protocols (OPC DA/UA) and system integration
• Experience with modern OT/IT technologies, including MQTT, Kafka, or similar (desirable)
• Strong database expertise (MS SQL Server / PostgreSQL)
• UX‑focused application development approach
• Experience integrating with MES/DCS systems and manufacturing process technologies

Software Development Skills

• Proficiency in Python scripting for industrial applications
• Experience with C#, .NET, or Java development environments
• Strong understanding of software design, code quality, and maintainability

Industry Experience

• Proven experience within the Life Sciences / Pharma / Biotech sector

GxP Environments

Validation processes (CSV / IQ / OQ / PQ)
Regulatory and compliance requirements

Leadership & Consultancy Skills

• Demonstrated experience in project delivery
• Strong communications management and client engagement skills
• Ability to develop as a trusted advisor and influence technical decisions
• Experience in identifying technical risk, opportunities and promoting best practices

Ways of Working

• Experience working in Waterfall or Agile environments (Azure DevOps an advantage)
• Comfortable in onsite, client‑facing roles with strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexibility to travel as required

Location

Dublin / Limerick / Galway / Sligo - onsite travel will be required to meet client requirements

Benefits

• A dynamic workplace with excellent working conditions, social activities, team events and a positive work‑life balance
• The opportunity to work in a multicultural company with a friendly and dynamic work environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• An informal and friendly working culture between NNIT colleagues
• The opportunity to work with high‑profile global life science manufacturing clients
• Diversity of projects, and the possibility of shaping your own career path
• A personal development model which defines your long‑term career goals

Application Process

If you recognize yourself in this role, we’ll be looking forward to hearing from you. Please apply with a full resume that describes your abilities with regard to taking this impactful role in NNIT’s Smart Factory team.