Equipment Project Engineer - Automation

Prochem Engineering; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prochem Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Automation to support a pharmaceutical site in Waterford. You will manage end-to-end automation and equipment upgrade projects across multiple platforms, coordinating OEMs, ITS, Validation and Quality teams to ensure compliant delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years delivering automation projects within GMP environments, with strong planning, budgeting and CQV experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience delivering automation or equipment projects in pharmaceutical/biotech GMP environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GDP, validation lifecycle, cleanroom standards, and aseptic processing.
• Experience with OEM coordination, server upgrades, control-system deployments, and CQV activities.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of automation and equipment upgrade projects (schedule, cost, scope, safety, quality, compliance).
• Coordinate OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality for multi-phase deployments.
• Lead FAT/SAT activities, documentation, change controls, and qualification support.
• Ensure servers, control systems, and infrastructure are prepared, validated, and deployed correctly.
• Track change control actions to closure and maintain project governance.
• Manage line time, shutdown planning, and deployment coordination.
• Provide weekly progress updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

GMP compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Automation

CQV

Education

Engineering degree (Process/Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial)

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

• A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer - Automation to support our client’s team at their pharmaceutical site in Co. Waterford.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering automation and equipment upgrade projects within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• This includes ownership of multiple Lyo, CLU, PMS, Autoclave, and control‑system upgrade packages across several phases.
• The engineer will coordinate OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure compliant, right‑first‑time execution.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of automation and equipment upgrade projects (schedule, cost, scope, safety, quality, compliance).
• Coordinate OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality for multi‑phase deployments.
• Lead FAT/SAT activities, documentation, change controls, and qualification support.
• Ensure servers, control systems, and infrastructure are prepared, validated, and deployed correctly.
• Track change control actions to closure and maintain project governance.
• Manage line time, shutdown planning, and deployment coordination.
• Provide weekly progress updates to stakeholders.

Automation & Lyo‑Related Project Packages (Shortened)

• The role will support multiple automation and equipment upgrade projects across Lyo, CLU, PMS, Autoclave, and control‑system platforms.
• Key responsibilities include coordinating OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality teams; managing multi‑phase deployments; ensuring servers and control systems are prepared and validated; supporting FAT/SAT activities; and tracking change controls to closure.

Key project areas include:

• Lyo / CLU SCADA Lifecycle Management - Multi‑phase SCADA and server upgrades with ORISE (CIM).
• Lyo Shelf Stack Safety Interlock Upgrades - Safety interlock enhancements with IMA and SUIR.
• Line 2 PMS Upgrade - Virtual server and system upgrade with PMS.
• Autoclave 3 Deep Revamp - Control‑system and server upgrade with Getinge.
• Servers & Control System Revamp - Multi‑phase historian, UMS, and Lyo server upgrades with ORISE.
• Lyo Observation Upgrades (Line 1 & Line 2) - IPC and control‑system upgrades with Syntegon.
• RAMEN ID Analyser - Support as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Process, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience delivering automation or equipment projects in pharmaceutical/biotech GMP environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP/GDP, validation lifecycle, cleanroom standards, and aseptic processing.
• Experience with OEM coordination, server upgrades, control‑system deployments, and CQV activities.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage multi‑phase, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.