Automation Project Engineer 3+years experience

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV is seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer for a GMP manufacturing environment in Cork, Ireland. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery of control system upgrades and new installations at site level, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with client standards.

Responsibilities include managing URS scoping, project schedules, IT infrastructure needs, and lifecycle documentation, with hands-on engagement in FAT/SAT and validation activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or a technical degree.
• 3+ years of automation project delivery experience.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, SDLC, and Lean/Sigma principles.
• Proven project management ability.
• EU work permit and Irish residency; no sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of GxP and non-GxP control system upgrades and new installations.
• Develop automation scope of works (URS) with System Owner.
• Coordinate stakeholders, vendors and contractors during project delivery.
• Develop and manage project schedule and track deliverables.
• Manage site IT infrastructure requirements in collaboration with IT.
• Engage system integrator and oversee offsite/onsite automation work.
• Maintain lifecycle documentation in Kneat (FDS, RTM, QAP, QASR, FAT, SAT, IOQ).
• Serve as SME for client standards related to automation projects.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Clear communication

Lean/Sigma

Education

BS in Engineering

Computer Science degree

Tools

Siemens Desigo BMS

Siemens PLCs & HMIs

DeltaV

Intouch

Wonderware SCADA

SQL Server

OSI PI

Thin/FAT Client

Job description

Position: Automation Project Engineer. Location: Cork, Ireland.

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, F&B and Utilities industries, is looking for an experienced Automation Project Engineer for a GMP Manufacturing Environment in Cork. This is a site-based role.

Job Overview

The Automation Project Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of GxP and non-GxP Control System upgrades and new installations.

The Automation Project Engineer is responsible for activities that include the following:

• Concept studies and costing
• Change Management process
• Track Project deliverables
• Develop and manage Project schedule
• Coordinate stakeholders, vendors and contractors during Project delivery
• Develop automation scope of works (URS) in conjunction with the System Owner
• Scope and requisition of supporting site IT infrastructure in conjunction with the IT team (Virtual Servers, IT switches etc.)
• Engage the system integrator
• Manage offsite/onsite automation works (Development, FAT testing, installation, shakedown, SAT & User Acceptance testing)
• Update/Execute/Review/approve Lifecycle documentation on Kneat Electronic Document Management System (FDS, RTM, QAP, QASR, FAT, SAT, IOQ)
• SME for client standards as they relate to Automation Projects validation, hardware, software environments and business processes.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering

Computer Science, or other technical degree.

• 3 or more years of experience in an Automation Projects delivery role.
• Excellent understanding of cGMP's, SDLC methodologies and LEAN/MPS/ Sigma principles. Excellent facilitation, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability in Project Management.
• Ability to analyze and define business problems, develop business cases, and identify appropriate process and technological solutions is essential
• Applicants must have a valid EU Work Permit and Irish residency, no sponsorship provided.

Desired

• Project experience with Siemens Desigo BMS (Cleanroom Environmental Control and CTU Monitoring),
• Siemens PLCs and HMIs,
• DeltaV, Intouch
• Wonderware SCADA,
• SQL Server
• OSI PI database historian
• Thin/FAT Client Application server architecture
• Fire Alarm & Access Control systems
• 21CFR11 compliance,
• Data Integrity
• Automation Project execution at a GMP manufacturing site.