Lead Automation Project Engineer – Pharma (Cork, On-site)

European Tech Recruit; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Lead Automation Project Engineer to own the scope, schedule and delivery of a major biopharma expansion in Cork. The role is on-site and requires deep expertise across DCS, PLC and IT/OT interfaces.

The successful candidate will lead the automation workstream from basic design through qualification and handover, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with system integrators and DCS vendors. A degree in engineering is required; PMP is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in automation, incl. 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience with DCS, ideally DeltaV or PCS7 on pharma projects.
• Strong knowledge of S88, GAMP5 and CQV processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation workstream from basic design through to qualification and handover
• Manage scope, budget, schedule and automation risks
• Coordinate system integrators, OEM skids and DCS vendors (DeltaV or PCS7)
• Lead design reviews, FAT, SAT and IQ/OQ planning
• Report progress to the project and site leadership teams

Skills

Automation experience

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DeltaV

PCS7

Job description

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Lead Automation Project Engineer to own the scope, schedule and delivery of a major biopharma expansion in Cork. The role is on-site and requires deep expertise across DCS, PLC and IT/OT interfaces.

The successful candidate will lead the automation workstream from basic design through qualification and handover, manage scope and budgets, and coordinate with system integrators and DCS vendors. A degree in engineering is required; PMP is a bonus.