Biopharma Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Validation

Tandem Project Management Limited

Waterford

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Tandem Project Management Limited in Waterford seeks an Automation Engineer to support operations and projects in a biopharma setting. You’ll provide day-to-day automation support, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead change controls and validation protocols across PLC/SCADA systems.

You'll work with Process, Maintenance and Facilities teams, leveraging Siemens/Elau PLCs, iFix/Wonderware SCADA, and vision systems to optimise Fill Finish and packaging processes while upholding GAMP lifecycle

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in pharmaceutical automation or related field.
35 years of experience in a pharmaceutical automation, control systems, or project engineering role.
Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Elau advantageous).
Experience with SCADA systems (iFix, Wonderware, Utility MS, EMS).
Experience with vision systems such as Antares or Systech; packaging serialization is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant and reliable.
Serve as the automation point of contact for multiple manufacturing areas.
Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to enhance PLC and SCADA systems and workflows.
Generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols.