Pharma Automation Engineer – Day Shift (Validation & SCADA)

Recruitment by Aphex; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment by Aphex is seeking an Automation Engineer (Day Shift) in Waterford, Ireland, to support manufacturing operations and project implementations. You will work with the Automation Team and provide technical guidance to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering, ensuring compliance and reliable automation systems across Fill Finish, Packaging, and related areas.

Key duties include day-to-day automation support, cross-functional collaboration, PLC/SCADA optimization, validation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical automation, control systems, or project engineering role.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens, Elau advantageous).
• Experience with SCADA systems (iFix, Wonderware, Utility MS, EMS).
• Experience with vision systems such as Antares or Systech; packaging serialization experience is a distinct advantage.
• Experience with packaging operations or sterile vial filling is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Automation Support - Provide day‑to‑day automation support to operational teams, ensuring systems remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Serve as the automation point of contact for Fill Finish, Packaging, Projects, Maintenance, and Facilities.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to enhance PLC and SCADA systems, applications, and automation workflows.
• Technical Guidance - Provide expert support and direction to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineers on automation‑related issues.
• Compliance & System Integrity - Ensure automation systems are maintained in a compliant state, including adherence to GAMP lifecycle validation requirements.
• Change Control & Validation - Generate, review, and execute automation change controls and validation protocols.

Skills

GAMP lifecycle

PLC & SCADA

Cross-functional collab

Validation protocols

Communication

Tools

Siemens PLC

iFix

Wonderware

Antares

Systech

Job description

Recruitment by Aphex is seeking an Automation Engineer (Day Shift) in Waterford, Ireland, to support manufacturing operations and project implementations. You will work with the Automation Team and provide technical guidance to Process, Maintenance, and Facilities Engineering, ensuring compliance and reliable automation systems across Fill Finish, Packaging, and related areas.

Key duties include day-to-day automation support, cross-functional collaboration, PLC/SCADA optimization, validation