VPE Automation C&Q Engineer

Simotechnology; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Skills development

Capital projects

Job summary

SimoTech is seeking a VPE C&Q Support Engineer to support a leading biotechnology client based in Limerick. The role focuses on qualification activities, integration of Vendor Packaged Equipment, and steady-state support across manufacturing and utilities.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automation within GMP-regulated life sciences and will work with IT/OT teams, vendors, and site engineering to ensure successful SAT, commissioning, and handover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automation experience in GMP-regulated life sciences industries.
• Strong commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting, and systems integration skills.
• Experience with vendor OEM control systems and SCADA environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Vendor Packaged Equipment into site automation and OT infrastructure.
• Execute commissioning and SAT activities with vendors and site teams.
• Deploy and verify SCADA applications on virtualised server infrastructure.
• Coordinate IT/OT interfaces between control systems, PLCs, historians, and site systems.
• Perform Operational Verification testing and issue investigation.
• Manage change controls, punch lists, and documentation updates.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support through install to handover.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens S7-1200

Siemens S7-1500

TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

SimoTech provides manufacturing automation andIT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partnerwith life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise criticalprocess automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery,operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatorycompliance.

SimoTech is seeking a VPE C&Q SupportEngineer to support a leading biotechnology client based in Limerick.

The successful candidate will join the siteVendor Packaged Equipment (VPE) Support Team and work under the direction ofthe site-based VPE Engineering Manager. The role will primarily supportqualification activities and new equipment integration projects acrossmanufacturing and utility systems.

Theideal candidate will have 8+ years of automation experience withinbiotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other GMP-regulatedindustries and possess strong commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting,and systems integration experience. This role will support automation qualificationactivities across manufacturing operations, central utilities, and integratedOT systems.

Requirements

KeyResponsibilities

• Supportingthe integration of Vendor Packaged Equipment systems into site automation andOT infrastructure.
  
• Supportingcommissioning and SAT activities with vendors, project personnel, and siteengineering teams.
  
• Deploying,configuring, and verifying vendor-specific SCADA applications on virtualisedserver infrastructure.
  
• Coordinatingwith IT/OT and support teams to establish, validate, and test connectivity andinterfaces between vendor control systems, PLCs, virtual servers, thin clients,historian systems, DeltaV, BMS, SCADA platforms, and other site systems.
  
• Executingand supporting Operational Verification testing, including issue investigationand defect closeout.
  
• Managingchange controls, punch list items, and documentation updates arising from SAT,commissioning, and qualification activities.
  
• Providingtroubleshooting and technical support throughout installation, commissioning,qualification, and handover phases.
  

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of automation experience in the LifeSciences industry, with a focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medicaldevices, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ElectricalEngineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
  
• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and SCADAplatforms, including S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal, WinCC, and associatedautomation hardware.
  
• Experience working with vendor OEM controlsystems, virtualised SCADA environments, and site IT/OT integrationrequirements.
  
• Experience supporting commissioning, SAT,qualification, and operational verification activities for automatedmanufacturing, utility, or Vendor Packaged Equipment systems.
  
• Working knowledge of automation industrystandards, including; GAMP 5 software development lifecycle methodologies &ANSI/ISA-S88 batch control standards
  
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshootingskills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve automation, network,interface, and qualification-related issues under project delivery pressure.
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills,with the ability to work effectively with vendors, Operations, CQV, IT/OT,Engineering, Quality, and other multi-disciplinary project teams.
  

What SimoTech CanOffer

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successfulcandidate to reach their full potential.
  
• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working withinnovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
  
• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capitalprojects.