Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer, Biotech Manufacturing

Msd Ireland

Fingal

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

MSD Ireland in Dublin seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to support DeltaV and related systems across Biotech Dublin, driving continuous improvement and launch excellence. You will lead complex troubleshooting, oversee validation activities, and collaborate across Quality, Validation, IT and Digital teams to deliver compliant, scalable automation solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in regulated environments, strong DeltaV/Siemens skills, and a proactive mindset for safety and quality.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive automation or process control in a regulated GxP environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/Computer Science (or related).
Proficient with DeltaV DCS and Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA.
Experience with OSIsoft PI historians.

Responsibilities

Provide senior automation support for manufacturing systems including DeltaV DCS, OEM systems, data historians and digital platforms.
Support site Launch Excellence strategy, planning, implementation, and launch of new products at Biotech Dublin.
Troubleshoot complex automation and process control issues to support reliable manufacturing operations, deviation resolution and right-first-time performance.
Lead automation changes from scoping through implementation and closure, ensuring delivery to schedule and in line with site quality standards.
Review equipment specifications, P&IDs, control strategies and lifecycle documentation to ensure robust and compliant automation design.
Support site commissioning, qualification, validation and test activities for new and modified automation systems.
Collaborate with Manufacturing operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, IT and Digital teams to deliver compliant, value-focused automation solutions.
Contribute to digital transformation initiatives involving system integration, data connectivity, manufacturing intelligence and process optimisation.
Act as a technical role model within a high-performing team, sharing knowledge and supporting a culture of safety, compliance, inclusion and continuous improvement.