GxP Automation Project Lead

Douglas Control and Automation; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Control and Automation is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Project Management) to join our Cork-based team. You will manage full project lifecycles from concept through FAT/SAT/UAT, ensuring GMP and non‑GMP automation projects meet regulatory and quality standards.

You will collaborate with system owners, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to deliver validated automation solutions in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ experience delivering automation or control systems projects in industrial or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, SDLC, and Lean/Six Sigma or MPS/continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform feasibility assessments, concept development, and cost estimates.
• Manage change control activities per site procedures.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and overall execution to ensure successful completion.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

cGMP knowledge

SDLC knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS or related

Tools

BMS

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

SQL databases

Plant historian

Job description

Douglas Control and Automation is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Project Management) to join our Cork-based team. You will manage full project lifecycles from concept through FAT/SAT/UAT, ensuring GMP and non‑GMP automation projects meet regulatory and quality standards.

You will collaborate with system owners, vendors, and cross‑functional teams to deliver validated automation solutions in a regulated manufacturing environment.