Junior Growth Engineer

Horizon Controls Group; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Controls Group seeks a Junior Growth Engineer to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary. You will work with Automation and Process Engineers on manufacturing systems, automation, and process controls in a GMP environment.

Initially onsite five days a week during onboarding, with potential flexibility after completion, aligned to operational needs and manager agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience including placements, internships, or early-career roles.
• Understanding GMP-regulated manufacturing environments gained through education or experience.
• Interest in automation technologies including PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and automation activities across manufacturing systems, utilities, and laboratory equipment within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Assist with configuration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
• Contribute to commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and associated testing.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation (URS, FRS, test protocols, technical reports).
• Assist with change controls, deviation investigations, CAPAs, and documentation updates.

Skills

Automation concepts

PLC/SCADA/DCS

GMP knowledge

Data integrity

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical engineering grounding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Automation/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

JuniorGrowth Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Ballydine, Co. Tipperary,Ireland
Experience: 0–3 years
Working Arrangement: Onsite, Monday to Friday
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

This is a site-based role requiring attendanceat the Ballydine facility five days per week during the initial onboarding andtraining period.

Once onboarding is complete, some flexibility maybe considered, subject to operational requirements, the nature of the work, andagreement with the hiring manager. Candidates must be comfortable meeting thefive-day onsite requirement initially.

About theOpportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior GrowthEngineer to join our client’s engineering team at a pharmaceuticalmanufacturing site in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary.

This is an excellent opportunity for anearly-career engineer to develop practical experience in pharmaceuticalmanufacturing, automation, process control, and engineering improvementprojects within a highly regulated GMP environment.

Working alongside experienced Automation andProcess Engineers, you will support technical activities involvingmanufacturing systems, equipment automation, process controls, data integrity,and system qualification. The role offers hands-on learning, exposure toindustry-standard technologies, and the opportunity to build a strongfoundation for a long‑term engineering career in the pharmaceutical sector.

KeyResponsibilities

• Support engineering and automation activities across manufacturingsystems, utilities, and laboratory equipment within a GMP-regulatedenvironment.
  
• Assist with the configuration, testing, maintenance, andtroubleshooting of automation and control systems, including PLC, SCADA,and DCS platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Emerson DeltaV.
  
• Contribute to commissioning, qualification, and validationactivities for automated systems and equipment, including IQ, OQ, and PQdocumentation and testing.
  
• Support the preparation and updating of engineering documentation,including User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional RequirementsSpecifications (FRS), test protocols, and technical reports.
  
• Assist with change controls, deviation investigations, correctiveand preventive actions (CAPA), and documentation updates in accordancewith site procedures.
  
• Perform routine system checks, alarm reviews, and basicfault-finding activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
  
• Participate in system upgrades, process improvements, andinitiatives to enhance equipment reliability, operational efficiency, andmanufacturing performance.
  
• Apply GMP, GAMP 5, data integrity, and site safety principles whencarrying out engineering activities.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ProcessEngineering, Automation, Maintenance, IT, Quality, and Validation.
  
• Develop technical knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturingsystems, instrumentation, process controls, and relevant industrystandards.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical,Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or another relevant engineeringdiscipline.
  
• 0–3 years of relevant experience, including graduate placements,internships, industrial projects, or early‑career engineering roles.
  
• An understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments,gained through education, placement, internship, or professionalexperience.
  
• A strong interest in automation technologies, including PLC, SCADA,DCS, MES, and instrumentation.
  
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentationskills.
  
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to workeffectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, data integrity, andcompliance with established procedures.
  
• Practical exposure to automation systems or platforms such asAllen-Bradley, Siemens, or Emerson DeltaV.
  
• Familiarity with GAMP 5, Computer System Validation (CSV), dataintegrity, or qualification and validation principles.
  
• Previous placement, internship, or graduate programme experience inpharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
  
• Basic knowledge of commissioning, system testing, technicaldocumentation, or engineering change control.