Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Automation Engineer to join our Process Engineering and Automation team and take the lead in developing innovative methodologies for managing automation systems at the new high-tech Our Company Dunboyne Biologics site. If you have a passion for compliance, vendor management, and solving automation challenges, we want to hear from you.

This role is part of our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) Team in our BioCEL facility in Dunboyne. The Automation Engineer works across the site Self-Directed Work Teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to achieve our Governance Pillars in EHS, Quality, Value, People and Delivery. This role will be part of a team responsible for systems engineering and for provision of operational and technical support to the site.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• Provide manufacturing execution systems, automation and technical support to ensure stable, efficient and robust operations at the site.
• Maintain the areas automation systems in an inspection-ready, GMP compliant state. Actively participates in audits as required.
• Support escalation plan for routine and out of hours emergencies and response.
• Investigate events and non-conformances and complete technical reports as appropriate.
• Manage automation projects and maintenance programmes by following a systematic approach in accordance with financial and business requirements.
• Develop and implement robust processes to drive an environment of right-first time.
• Review and approve changes to operating procedures and the change control process relating to the systems.
• Promote an environment where everyone speaks up for our culture of safety and looks out for one another.

What skills you will need:

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

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Biotechnology, Automation, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience working with PLC control systems.
• Experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with current industry platforms required (OEM Systems, Building Automated Systems, Manufacturing Automated Systems, Data Historians, PLCs).
• Experience with computer networking and industrial networking protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
• Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.
• Experience with Automation Change Management

As a company, we are committed to ‘Inventing for Life’ in all that we do. 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.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Audit Management, Automation, Automation Systems Design, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Process Improvements, Communication, Computer Communications, Data Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, GMP Compliance, Lean Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Mechatronics, Methodical Approach, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Risk Assessments, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Engineering

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/14/2025

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