Automation Project Engineer 1603

SimoTech; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Role provides a high degree of autonomy

Opportunity to work with innovative technologies

Chance to work on exciting capital projects

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Dublin seeks an experienced Automation Project Engineer for a pharmaceutical project. The role requires at least 5+ years of experience in automation engineering within GMP-regulated environments. Candidates must have hands-on expertise with Siemens PLCs and contribute to automation solutions for new systems. This opportunity allows for significant professional growth and collaboration with major clients on critical projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation engineering.
• Proven hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and HMI hardware/software.
• Familiarity with control system network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation guidance and expertise to project team.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Support validation activities on-site.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Project management

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Siemens PLCs

HMIs

Validation documentation tools

Job description

[phone] Specialists in Life Science Automation and IT Systems

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SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.

Overview

SimoTech has an opportunity for an experienced Automation Project Engineer for a pharmaceutical project based in Dublin. The successful candidate must have at least 5 + years’ experience supporting the automation aspects of manufacturing and packaging equipment in a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide automation guidance and expertise to multi-disciplinary project team executing projects on Vial/Syringe Filling Lines, Packaging and Production environments.
• Deliver automation solutions for new SKIDS in clean utilities, ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient operation.
• Provide technical leadership and support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning.
• Configure, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLCs and HMIs for SKID-based systems.
• Generate and review engineering documentation, including User Requirement Specifications, Functional Design Specifications, and System Architectures.
• Contribute to project risk assessments and data integrity assessments and generation of validation documentation (Validation Plans, SAT & IOQ Protocols, Requirement Traceability Matrices).
• Execute IOQ protocols and support validation activities on-site.
• Update standard operating procedures as required by project scope.
• Participate in equipment installation, root cause analysis, incident investigations, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Provide technical input to change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage and interact with third-party vendors to ensure equipment delivery meets quality, schedule, and specification requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, Physics & Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation engineering, ideally within biopharmaceutical or clean utilities environments.
• Proven hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and HMI hardware/software (essential).
• Experience with SKID-based automation systems in clean utilities (e.g., WFI, PW, clean steam, process gases) is highly desirable.
• Strong background in control systems automation, including vendor management and technical oversight.
• Familiarity with control system network architectures, virtual server infrastructures, firewalls, and segmentation.
• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle and validation practices.
• Independent, self-motivated, and organized, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site minimum 3 days per week or as project needs dictate.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, project-driven environment.

What SimoTech Can Offer

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.

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