Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Automation

MSD Malaysia; Swords; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Dublin Biotech facility is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support critical automation systems used in biologics manufacturing. The role covers DeltaV DCS, OEM systems, data historians and digital platforms, with emphasis on troubleshooting, project delivery and continuous improvement.

You will lead changes, review control strategies, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable launch readiness and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive automation or process control in a regulated GxP environment.
• Experience with DeltaV DCS and industrial PLC/SCADA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior automation support for manufacturing systems including DeltaV DCS and data historians.
• Lead automation changes from scoping through implementation and closure.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing operations, Quality, Validation, Engineering, IT and Digital teams.
• Support site commissioning, qualification, validation and test execution activities.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives involving system integration and data connectivity.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

PLC/SCADA

Automation leadership

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/CS

Tools

OSIsoft PI

Siemens PLC/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:

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)

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

Relocation: VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License:

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Job Posting End Date: 10/8/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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.

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.