Lead Automation Engineer (Pharma/Biotech) – DCS/PLC Expert

European Tech Recruit; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking Senior/Lead Automation Engineers for Ireland-based pharma/biotech projects. The role focuses on technical leadership across DCS/PLC platforms, with emphasis on delivering design, commissioning, validation and handover.

We welcome candidates with strong leadership capabilities, experience in GMP/GAMP 5, and a track record of delivering brownfield or greenfield projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Senior/lead automation engineering experience in pharma/biotech environments.
• Experience delivering projects from design through commissioning and qualification.
• Knowledge of GMP, GAMP 5 and computerised systems validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from design through commissioning, FAT/SAT and handover.
• Mentor engineers and manage technical deliverables across teams.
• Collaborate with Process Eng, CQV, Manufacturing and Quality groups.

Skills

Technical leadership

Automation architecture

DCS/PLC platforms

Automation project planning

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

European Tech Recruit is seeking Senior/Lead Automation Engineers for Ireland-based pharma/biotech projects. The role focuses on technical leadership across DCS/PLC platforms, with emphasis on delivering design, commissioning, validation and handover.

We welcome candidates with strong leadership capabilities, experience in GMP/GAMP 5, and a track record of delivering brownfield or greenfield projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing.