Rockwell Automation Engineer

SimoTechnology; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Educational support

Job summary

SimoTech in Co. Dublin, hybrid role supporting a pharmaceutical client on a major site expansion project. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge automation technologies in a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will have strong experience with Rockwell Automation and the integration of OEM equipment into PCS/SCADA/MES, with aseptic fill-finish or sterile manufacturing experience considered highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE, AVEVA InTouch would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, integration and delivery of automation solutions for new syringe filling and associated manufacturing systems.
• Work with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC platforms, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk technologies in GMP environments.
• Support automation activities for OEM equipment including Optima syringe filling equipment, SKAN isolators, E-Beam and airlock systems.

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automation/Electrical/Control Systems Engineering or related

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

AVEVA InTouch

Job description

SimoTech provides manufacturing automation andIT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partnerwith life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise criticalprocess automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery,operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatorycompliance.

Why SimoTech

What is it like to work at SimoTech? With astrong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence,we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply ofproducts to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support and much more.

SimoTech has anexciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our teamsupporting our pharmaceutical client, hybrid in Co. Dublin, on a major siteexpansion project. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edgeautomation technologies in a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturingenvironment.

The successfulcandidate will have strong experience with Rockwell Automation technologies andthe integration of OEM/vendor equipment into wider site automation systems. Therole will have a particular focus on syringe filling equipment, isolator technologyand associated manufacturing packages, with integration across PCS, SCADA, MES,historian and data systems. Experience within aseptic fill-finish or sterilepharmaceutical manufacturing would be particularly beneficial.

Requirements

KeyResponsibilities

• Supportthe design, configuration, integration and delivery of automation solutions fornew syringe filling and associated manufacturing systems.
  
• Workwith Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platforms, Studio 5000 andFactoryTalk technologies within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
  
• Supportautomation activities associated with OEM equipment including Optima syringefilling equipment, SKAN isolators, E-Beam and airlock systems, together withassociated utility and manufacturing packages.
  
• Supportthe integration of vendor equipment with the site's Process Control System(PCS) and wider automation architecture, including PLC-to-PLC communicationsand EtherNet/IP interfaces.
  
• Supportinterfaces between automation systems and Werum PAS|X MES, FactoryTalk Batch,AVEVA PI historian, SQL and OPC UA-based systems for recipe, batch and processdata exchange.
  
• Workwith SCADA/HMI environments including FactoryTalk View SE and AVEVA/WonderwareInTouch, together with virtualised server and Thin Client architectures.
  
• Develop,review and maintain automation and engineering documentation including userrequirements, functional/design specifications, interface requirements and testdocumentation.
  
• Participatein FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and qualification activitiesassociated with new equipment and system integration.
  
• Workclosely with equipment vendors, automation partners, CQV, process engineering,manufacturing, IT/OT and other project stakeholders to resolve technical andintegration issues.
  
• Ensureautomation changes and system implementations are delivered in accordance withGMP, site change control, data integrity and applicable engineering standards.
  
• Supporttroubleshooting, testing and optimisation of PLC, SCADA, HMI and equipmentinterfaces throughout project delivery and start-up
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical,Electronic, Control Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  
• Strong experience delivering or supporting automationsystems within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or another highly regulatedmanufacturing environment.
  
• Strong hands-on knowledge of RockwellControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000.
  
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE, FactoryTalkBatch, PlantPAx and/or AVEVA InTouch would be highly advantageous.
  
• Experience integrating OEM/vendor equipment with sitePLC, PCS or SCADA systems, including PLC-to-PLC communications and industrialEthernet networks.
  
• Experience with OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, SQL, MESinterfaces and/or process historians such as AVEVA PI would be advantageous.
  
• Previous experience with aseptic filling, syringe orvial filling, isolators, sterile manufacturing or fill-finish equipment ishighly desirable.
  
• Experience with Optima and/or SKAN equipment would bea strong advantage.
  
• Experience with other GMP manufacturing packages suchas STERIS parts washers, Finn-Aqua autoclaves, WFI systems or clean utilityautomation would also be relevant.
  
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, commissioning,qualification, change control and lifecycle documentation within a GMP projectenvironment.
  
• Experience working with virtualised automation/SCADAinfrastructure, ThinManager or Thin Clients would be advantageous.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilitytogether with the ability to work effectively across OEM vendors, engineering,CQV, manufacturing and IT/OT teams
  

What SimoTech CanOffer

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successfulcandidate to reach their full potential.
  
• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working withinnovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
  
• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capitalprojects.