Senior Automation Engineer

Archer Recruitment Pte Ltd; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment Pte Ltd in Ireland is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with DeltaV expertise to lead delivery of a multi-year transformation programme in a major biopharma manufacturing operation in Limerick.

You will design, configure and optimize DeltaV systems across site-wide operations, providing technical leadership and collaborating with engineering teams, vendors and executives to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on DeltaV experience in a GMP manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading automation projects from concept to validation.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, vendors and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and optimize DeltaV systems across site operations.
• Lead complex automation updates and migrations from concept to validation.
• Provide technical leadership and shape standards with cross-functional teams.

Skills

DeltaV

Automation engineering

GMP manufacturing

Technical leadership

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Job description

• Scale your career in a global environment
• Multi-Year Transformation programme

Career-Defining Opportunity in Biotech Transformation

Exciting opportunity to join a global biopharmaceutical leader with a major, high-performing manufacturing operation in Limerick that is expanding its footprint across Ireland.

The Limerick site is launching an enterprise-scale, multi-year transformation programme. This strategic initiative will introduce next-generation automation, modernise core digital infrastructure, and shape the future of modern biotech manufacturing.

The company is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer with DeltaV expertise to step into a high-visibility role and drive technical leadership across this mission-critical programme. Operating alongside top-tier engineers and industry-leading technology partners, you will own delivery of complex, high-impact automation projects powering future operations.

Why You'll Love This Job

• Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy a hybrid work setup with local WFH options paired with hands-on impact at a world-class manufacturing facility in Limerick.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work directly with advanced, industry-leading Emerson DeltaV DCS in a sophisticated, highly automated environment.
• High-Impact Career Growth: Lead high-visibility transformation initiatives that directly influence site operations and establish future capability.
• Elite Environment: Collaborate with a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team at the absolute forefront of biopharmaceutical innovation.

What You'll Do

• Drive Strategy & Execution: Design, configure, and optimize mission-critical DeltaV systems across site-wide operations.
• Lead Transformation: Own execution of complex automation updates, software integrations, and migration projects from concept to validation.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Shape technical standards while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders to achieve operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Deep hands-on experience in DeltaV architecture.
• Background within pharma, biotech, or a similar best-in-class GMP manufacturing environment.