Senior Automation Engineer - Biotech Manufacturing

Merck

Swords

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Merck in Dublin's Biotech facility is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to support reliable, compliant operation of critical automation systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

You will provide senior-level automation support across DeltaV, OEM and digital platforms, mentor team members, own change control, and drive project delivery in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive automation experience in a regulated GxP environment.
Experience delivering automation projects in line with SDLC / GAMP 5 methodologies.
Solid working knowledge of ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Provide senior automation support for manufacturing systems including DeltaV DCS, OEM systems, data historians and associated digital platforms.
Support Launch Excellence strategy and plan/launch new products at Biotech Dublin.
Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues to ensure reliable operations and right-first-time performance.
Lead automation changes from scoping through implementation and closure, ensuring delivery to schedule and quality standards.
Review equipment specs, P&IDs, control strategies and lifecycle documents for robust, compliant design.
Support site commissioning, qualification, validation and test execution for new/modified systems.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, IT and Digital teams on compliant automation solutions.
Contribute to digital transformation initiatives involving system integration, data connectivity and manufacturing intelligence.