Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

MSD; Fingal; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

MSD in Dublin is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for the Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) team at the Biotech Dublin facility. You will back reliable, compliant automation across DeltaV, OEM and data historians, driving continuous improvement and launch readiness.

You will lead senior-level automation support, mentor teams, manage change controls, and collaborate with QA, Validation and IT to deliver compliant, value‑adding automation solutions that support manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive automation or process control experience in a regulated GxP environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior automation support for DeltaV DCS, OEM and data historians.
• Support Launch Excellence: planning and delivering new products at Biotech Dublin.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues to ensure reliable operations and deviation resolution.
• Lead automation changes from scoping to closure, aligned with site quality standards.
• Review equipment specs, P&IDs, control strategies and lifecycle docs for compliant design.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation and test activities for new/modified systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, IT and Digital teams.
• Contribute to digital transformation through system integration and data connectivity.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Process control

OSIsoft PI

GAMP 5

ISA-88/95

Lean Six Sigma

NPI

CAPA

Regulatory audits

Change Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or related technical discipline

Tools

DeltaV

Siemens PLC/HMI/SCADA

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) team at our Biotech Dublin facility. In this role, you will support the reliable, compliant and efficient operation of critical automation systems used to manufacture biologics, while also contributing to continuous improvement and launch excellence projects that enhance our manufacturing performance and production capabilities. Working under the guidance of the DMO Area Lead you will provide senior-level automation support across DeltaV, OEM and digital manufacturing systems, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with technical leadership, team mentoring, change control ownership, continuous improvement and project delivery.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following

• Provide senior automation support for manufacturing systems including DeltaV DCS, OEM systems, data historians and associated digital platforms
• Support the site Launch Excellence strategy, supporting the 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 and support 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 system lifecycle documentation to ensure robust and compliant automation design
• Support site commissioning, qualification, validation and test execution 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

What Skills You Will Need

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience)
• Experience 5+ years of progressive automation or process control experience in a regulated GxP environment (biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals or medical devices)
• Core Systems Proven technical proficiency with distributed control systems (Emerson DeltaV DCS) and industrial PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens)
• Historians Practical working experience with manufacturing data historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI)
• Validation & Standards Demonstrated experience delivering automation projects in alignment with SDLC / GAMP 5 methodologies, alongside a solid working knowledge of ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles
• Collaboration & Communication Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, collaborate, and explain complex technical concepts across cross‑functional teams
• Preferred qualifications
• Direct experience with shop‑floor digital integrations (e.g., MES, ERP interfaces, IoT smart sensors
• Familiarity with industrial network architectures, server virtualization, and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Prior experience supporting regulatory agency audits or health authority inspections (e.g., HPRA, FDA)
• Experience conducting business value or continuous improvement analysis (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, MPS)

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office‑based colleagues around the world. Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So, if you are ready to

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs,

Required Skills

Change Controls, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Deviation Investigations, Emerson DeltaV, Historian (Software), Launch Readiness, Leadership, Mentorship, New Product Introduction (NPI)

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Posting End Date

10/8/2026

Requisition ID

R419182