Senior Automation Engineer - DeltaV & GMP Expert

en-careers-hovione; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovione in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join its Automation team. This senior individual contributor will provide technical leadership across automation design, lifecycle management, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

You will design and implement DeltaV-based solutions, support commissioning and qualification, ensure GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on DeltaV programming and configuration experience.
• Experience with automation system design, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues in live production environments.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Experience developing technical documentation, specifications, test protocols, and validation documents.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and optimize existing automation and process control systems.
• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation solutions using DeltaV and associated technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to manufacturing, engineering, and process teams.
• Develop and maintain standards for process control, alarms, interlocks, and human-machine interfaces.
• Support system lifecycle management, including upgrades, enhancements, and obsolescence planning.
• Develop, review, and approve automation specifications, testing documentation, qualification protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute and support commissioning, qualification, validation, and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory activities.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Define requirements, plan, and execute automation projects and system modifications.
• Manage automation project activities from concept through implementation and qualification.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of new digital and automation technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation systems and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with automation teams across Hovione sites to share best practices and standardization opportunities.

Skills

DeltaV programming

Automation design

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

21 CFR Part 11 knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Hovione in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join its Automation team. This senior individual contributor will provide technical leadership across automation design, lifecycle management, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

You will design and implement DeltaV-based solutions, support commissioning and qualification, ensure GMP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and collaborate with