Automation Project Engineer: Pharma Equipment Upgrades

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Waterford is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer - Automation for a leading pharmaceutical company on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on delivering multiphase automation and equipment upgrade projects within a GMP environment, including Lyophilisation, CIP, PMS, Autoclave and control systems.

You will coordinate with OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation and Quality teams to ensure compliant, timely execution; lead FAT/SAT, manage scheduling and budgeting,

Qualifications

• A Degree or higher level in engineering or a related technical field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Engineering, Automation, Controls).
• Proven 5+ years of automation and equipment project delivery within pharma/biotech GMP environments.
• Strong experience in OEM coordination, CQV activities, and server/control system upgrades, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation upgrade projects, ensuring timely execution and quality standards are met.
• Manage server, control system, and equipment deployments from initiation to completion.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), along with documentation and change control processes.
• Coordinate with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are delivered in compliance with GMP, GDP, safety, and regulatory standards.
• As the Project Engineer, you will oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Automation

Project management

GMP knowledge

CQV

Validation

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PCS7

DeltaV

S7

TIAPortal

SCADA

Job description

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Waterford is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer - Automation for a leading pharmaceutical company on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on delivering multiphase automation and equipment upgrade projects within a GMP environment, including Lyophilisation, CIP, PMS, Autoclave and control systems.

You will coordinate with OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation and Quality teams to ensure compliant, timely execution; lead FAT/SAT, manage scheduling and budgeting,