Project Engineer - Automation

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Waterford is seeking an Equipment Project Engineer - Automation for a leading pharmaceutical company on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on delivering multiphase automation and equipment upgrade projects within a GMP environment, including Lyophilisation, CIP, PMS, Autoclave and control systems.

You will coordinate with OEMs, ITS, Automation, Validation and Quality teams to ensure compliant, timely execution; lead FAT/SAT, manage scheduling and budgeting,

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Automation

Project management

GMP knowledge

CQV

Validation

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PCS7

DeltaV

S7

TIAPortal

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.