Senior DeltaV Automation Engineer - Pharma, On-Site Ireland

Cognizant; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support on-site GMP manufacturing projects. The role focuses on DeltaV-based automation, configuration, testing, and qualification activities across procedural and physical layers.

The candidate will design specifications, review design/test specs with clients, and lead on-site installation qualification and operational qualification activities. Fluent English and pharma experience required.

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows.
• Degree or equivalent in automation or engineering.
• Experience with DeltaV and DCS/SCADA systems in pharma environments.
• Eagerness to work in Ireland and on-site client projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate and modify Functional Specifications, Design and Test Specifications.
• Configure and test recipes, phases, equipment modules, control logic, and interlocks.
• Participate in Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification on-site.
• Lead automation project support including coding, design and testing.

Skills

GMP

DeltaV

DCS Systems

SCADA

Emerson

Education

Degree-qualified automation engineer

Tools

DeltaV

DCS/SCADA

PLC

Emerson

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support on-site GMP manufacturing projects. The role focuses on DeltaV-based automation, configuration, testing, and qualification activities across procedural and physical layers.

The candidate will design specifications, review design/test specs with clients, and lead on-site installation qualification and operational qualification activities. Fluent English and pharma experience required.