Graduate Engineer

Horizon Controls Limited.; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Controls Limited in Tipperary invites applications for a Graduate Engineer to join our Engineering team. This early-career role focuses on hands-on automation within a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site, supporting projects around manufacturing systems, process controls, data integrity, and equipment automation.

You will work alongside experienced Automation and Process Engineers in GMP-regulated environments, gaining exposure to PLC, SCADA, DCS systems (Allen Bradley,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience or placement in GMP/pharma environments is preferred.
• Strong interest in automation technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated systems and equipment.
• Assist with URS/FRS documentation and contribute to system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change controls, deviations, corrective actions, and documentation updates in line with site procedures.

Skills

Automation

GMP experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics/Chemical engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

DeltaV

Job description

Ballydine, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 V091

Application Details

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Graduate Engineer

Date posted: 2026

Department/Group: Engineering

Job Category: Entry Level

Location: Tipperary

Job Code/Req#: tbc

Level/Salary Range: €35,000 - €38,000

Travel Required: Yes

HR Contact: Diana Highbloom

Position Type: Staff

Job Description

Job DescriptionThis role is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop hands-on automation experience within a world class pharmaceutical manufacturing site.

Overview: The Graduate Engineer will get exposure to GMP-regulated environments and will be working alongside experienced Automation and Process Engineers, supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, process controls, data integrity, and equipment automation within a highly regulated environment.

Scope:

Automation:

• −Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated systems and equipment.

Documentation:

• −Assist with development of URS/FRS documentation and contribute to system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• −Support change controls deviations, corrective actions, and documentation updates in compliance with site procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• −Support automation activities across manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory equipment within a GMP environment.

Risk and Compliance:

• −Assist in configuring, testing, and troubleshooting automation systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS Systems – Allen Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV).
• −Participate in performing routine system checks, alarm reviews, and basic troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
• −Assist with ensuring all work is compliant with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity, and site safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• −Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• −Technical Expertise: Understanding of GMP manufacturing environments (through previous placement, graduate program or internship in pharma/biopharma) – Preferred.
• −Innovation Mindset: Strong interest in automation Technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, instrumentation).
• −Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• −Experience with Automation Systems or platforms.
• −Knowledge of GAMP5, CSV, data integrity, or validation principles.

Characteristics:

• −Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.
• −Meticulous in your approach whilst having the ability to prioritize workload ensuring the management of many tasks at once, with a calm and level-headed approach- Highly adaptable and quick to learn new information.
• −Strong listening skills and ability to understand others' viewpoints.
• −Possess a strong work ethic and relentless attitude to achieve success.
• −High levels of tenacity and desire to go above and beyond.
• −Open to a culture of innovation, professional development and collaborating with others.
• −An honest and transparent attitude to work with others.

Addt'l duties/skills may be req.

• Sector: professional, scientific and technical activities

Career Level

• Entry Level