DeltaV Automation Engineer - Hybrid GMP Biotech

MSD; Dunboyne; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Specialist to lead Emerson DeltaV DCS design, implementation, and support within a single-use multiproduct facility.

You will collaborate with Siemens OEM Automation, PAS-X, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-performance automation across operations. The role emphasizes system ownership, continuous improvement, and readiness for regulatory inspections, aligning with site objectives for quality, delivery, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Automation, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on automation engineering experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS in GMP-regulated (Biotech/Pharma) manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in process automation roles involving Tech Transfer, Process Design, and commissioning/qualification.
• In-depth expertise in Batch Control Systems (ISA S88/S95), GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, and SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical System Owner for Emerson DeltaV DCS across Upstream, Downstream, Solution Prep, and utilities.
• Code optimization: develop, debug, and optimize DeltaV code and control strategies for stability.
• Lead engineering assessments, configure automation modifications, and support validation runs for NPIs.
• Lead RCA, deviation investigations, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and equipment control systems.
• Maintain systems in regulatory compliance and audit-readiness; participate in inspections.
• Own change control assessments, maintenance scheduling, and SDLC documentation.
• Identify, design, and implement digital, paperless manufacturing solutions.
• Author engineering specs and SOPs; contribute to GEMBAs and Go-Sees for continuous improvement.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Emerson DeltaV

ISA-88 / S88

Manufacturing automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology/Automation/Mechatronics/Chemical Eng

Tools

Siemens OEM Automation

PAS-X MES

21 CFR Part 11/CSV tooling

Job description

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Specialist to lead Emerson DeltaV DCS design, implementation, and support within a single-use multiproduct facility.

You will collaborate with Siemens OEM Automation, PAS-X, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-performance automation across operations. The role emphasizes system ownership, continuous improvement, and readiness for regulatory inspections, aligning with site objectives for quality, delivery, and