DeltaV Automation Engineer — 24/7 Frontline Biopharma Plant

Simotech

Cork

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SimoTech is seeking an experienced FLS Automation Engineer to support a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility in Cork. On-site role focusing on maintaining and optimising the DeltaV system for critical automation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The successful candidate will join the 24/7 Automation FLS Team, bringing hands-on batch troubleshooting experience in life sciences and a strong ability to resolve complex automation issues under pressure.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a DeltaV Automation Engineer in life sciences.
Experience on pharmaceutical/biotech batch automation projects is essential.
Excellent diagnostics skills with the ability to think laterally.
Ability to resolve complex automation issues in high-pressure manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of S-88 Batch Standard with onsite batch process exposure.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time front-line support to Automation and Production teams in line with GAMP standards.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems for reliability and performance.
Troubleshoot control system software and hardware issues.
Investigate and diagnose process issues related to control systems.
Develop and apply solutions to technical problems identified.
Work on automation system changes and document outcomes.
Collaborate with operational staff across the client organisation.
Maintain system documentation and augment programming code as needed.
Prepare and present structured, comprehensive written reports.