Lead – Senior Specialist

MSD; The Municipal District of Dundalk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a DeltaV System Owner to lead end-to-end oversight, governance, and performance across our automated manufacturing platform. You will drive code reviews, system optimisation, and support technology transfer and manufacturing readiness.

You will migrate from legacy systems to a modern DeltaV platform, provide technical leadership across automation and control systems, and collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and external partners to deliver compliant, reliable,

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on DeltaV experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience owning, governing, and reviewing automation systems.
• Experience supporting technology transfer and startup/transformation projects.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations.
• Strong knowledge of control systems and batch automation (S88/S95).
• Ability to influence stakeholders at senior level across matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as DeltaV System Owner with end-to-end oversight.
• Lead code review and system optimisation.
• Support technology transfer and manufacturing readiness.
• Oversee migration to modern DeltaV platform.
• Provide technical leadership across automation systems.
• Lead investigations, deviations and automation challenges.
• Serve as technical lead in cross-functional meetings.
• Upskill teams with limited DeltaV experience.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and partners.
• Ensure systems are compliant, reliable, and inspection-ready.

Skills

DeltaV automation

Regulated manufacturing

Automation system ownership

Code review

Technology transfer

Investigations & problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Batch automation (S88/S95)

Cross-platform PLC experience

Tools

DeltaV platform

PLC systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as DeltaV System Owner, driving end-to-end oversight, governance, and performance
• Lead code review, system optimisation, and continuous improvement across control systems
• Support key site programmes, including technology transfer and manufacturing readiness
• Oversee migration from legacy systems to a modern DeltaV platform
• Provide technical leadership across automation systems (DeltaV and broader control systems)
• Lead and resolve complex investigations, deviations, and automation challenges
• Act as a technical lead in cross-functional and tiered meetings, influencing site operations
• Build and develop site capability, upskilling teams with limited DeltaV experience
• Collaborate across operations, engineering, quality, and external partners to deliver projects
• Ensure systems are compliant, reliable, and inspection‑ready

Requirements

• Significant hands‑on DeltaV experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong background in automation system ownership, governance, and code review
• Experience supporting technology transfer and start‑up or transformation environments
• Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations and problem‑solving activities
• Strong understanding of control systems and batch automation (S88/S95)
• Ability to influence stakeholders and operate at senior level across matrix teams
• Experience working across multiple automation platforms (e.g. PLC systems) desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive DeltaV System Ownership and technical leadership in automation systems, ensuring compliance and reliability in regulated manufacturing environments. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, oversee technology transfer, and lead complex investigations while collaborating effectively across cross functional teams.