Lead DeltaV Automation Engineer - Pharma/Biotech

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing in Ireland is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer for client-site front-line support. The role focuses on DeltaV-based process automation within biopharma environments, including design, testing, configuration of recipes and interlocks, and on-site qualification activities.

You will lead projects, liaise with clients on design issues, and coordinate installation qualification and SAT with the on-site team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree-qualified automation engineer with pharma experience.
• DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is required or highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design, test specs for process control.
• Configure and test DeltaV recipes, phases, interlocks.
• Review design specs with the client and implement changes.
• Support installation qualification and SAT at client site.
• Participate in on-site automation and on-call support.
• Coordinate tasks to ensure timely delivery.
• Apply ISA 88 and GAMP guidance throughout projects.

Skills

DeltaV expertise

Project leadership

SDLC/Agile

Client liaison

English proficiency

Independent work

GAMP familiarity

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC/HMI basics

Job description

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing in Ireland is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer for client-site front-line support. The role focuses on DeltaV-based process automation within biopharma environments, including design, testing, configuration of recipes and interlocks, and on-site qualification activities.

You will lead projects, liaise with clients on design issues, and coordinate installation qualification and SAT with the on-site team.