Foxboro Tester (485)

Réalta Technologies (RT); Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Réalta Technologies are seeking an experienced Foxboro Tester/Automation Engineer to support a pharmaceutical project based in Cork. The role focuses on testing and verifying Foxboro DCS code against design documentation, identifying issues and ensuring automation functionality meets specifications.

You will have 3-5+ years in automation or DCS testing, strong Foxboro DCS experience, and knowledge of DeltaV or other DCS platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in automation or DCS testing.
• Experience with Foxboro DCS is required or highly desirable.
• Ability to test DCS code against design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test Foxboro DCS code against designs and specs.
• Review automation code to ensure it matches intended design.
• Perform functional and system testing and document issues.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve testing issues.
• Support updates to automation code in regulated pharma context.
• Document results and maintain traceability.
• Identify gaps between design and implementation.

Skills

Foxboro DCS

DCS testing

Automation testing

DeltaV

Documentation

Tools

DeltaV

Job description

Réalta Technologies are searching for an experienced Foxboro Tester/Automation Engineer to support a pharmaceutical project based in Cork.

The role will focus on testing and verifying Foxboro DCS code against design documentation, identifying issues and ensuring automation functionality meets the required specifications. Experience with Foxboro DCS is highly desirable, with DeltaV or other DCS experience also considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Test and verify Foxboro DCS code against approved design documentation and specifications.
• Review automation code and confirm that functionality matches the intended design.
• Execute functional and system testing, identifying and documenting any issues or discrepancies.
• Work closely with Automation Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to resolve testing issues.
• Support modifications and updates to automation code where required.
• Ensure testing activities and results are accurately documented and traceable.
• Review technical documentation and identify gaps or inconsistencies between design and implementation.
• Support automation activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Key Requirements

• 3–5+ years' experience in Automation, DCS Testing or a similar role.
• Strong experience with Foxboro DCS.
• Experience testing DCS code against design specifications/documentation.
• Good understanding of process control, automation and instrumentation.
• Experience with DeltaV or other DCS platforms would be beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret automation code and technical design documentation.
• Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences experience is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering teams.