Project Engineer - Automation

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Waterford is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer - Automation to lead multi-phase automation upgrade projects in a GMP pharma setting, covering Lyophilisation, CIP, PMS, Autoclave and related control systems. You will coordinate with OEMs and internal teams to deliver compliant, on-time solutions.

The role requires a degree in engineering and a track record of 5+ years delivering complex pharma automation projects, CQV activities, and successful validation,

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years delivering automation projects in pharma/biotech GMP environments.
• Strong experience with OEM coordination, CQV activities, and server/control upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation upgrade projects, ensuring timely execution and quality standards are met.
• Manage server, control system, and equipment deployments from initiation to completion.
• Oversee FAT and SAT, along with documentation and change control processes.
• Coordinate with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure GMP, GDP, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder communication.

Skills

Automation

Project management

GMP compliance

Regulatory compliance

CQV

OEM coordination

Validation

Team coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens

DeltaV

PCS7

S7

TIAPortal

PLC

SCADA

Job description

We are currently looking for an Equipment Project Engineer - Automation to join a leading pharmaceutical company in Co Waterford on an initial 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automation-focused engineer to contribute to critical equipment upgrades within a GMP environment. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering multiphase automation and equipment upgrade projects across various platforms including Lyophilisation (Lyo), Clean-in-Place (CIP), Process Management System (PMS), Autoclave, and control systems. You will coordinate with OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation, and Quality teams to ensure project execution is compliant, efficient, and meets all regulatory requirements.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end automation upgrade projects, ensuring timely execution and quality standards are met.
• Manage server, control system, and equipment deployments from initiation to completion.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), along with documentation and change control processes.
• Coordinate with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are delivered in compliance with GMP, GDP, safety, and regulatory standards.
• As the Project Engineer, you will oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in engineering or a related technical field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Engineering, Automation, Controls).
• Proven 5+ years of automation and equipment project delivery within pharma/biotech GMP environments.
• Strong experience in OEM coordination, CQV activities, and server/control system upgrades, with a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Key Words: automation / project management / GMP / pharmaceutical / biotech / OEM coordination / CQV / regulatory compliance / upgrades / validation / Project Engineering / Project Engineer / Automation Project Engineer / Siemens / Delta V / PCS7 / S7 / TIAPortal / Pharma / Control Systems / PLC / SCADA

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.