Job Description

We’re growing and hiring a Specialist Automation Engineer for our Automation & Maintenance team in Dunboyne. Our state‑of‑the‑art site makes biologics drug substance from clinical supply through registration to commercial launch, with modern tech and a collaborative setup.

You’ll join the Process Automation team that links early and late-stage work to keep manufacturing seamless. Must‑haves: experience with DeltaV, Siemens TIA, OSI PI, and solid knowledge of ISA S95 and S88.

Dunboyne joined our Ireland network in September 2020 as our first single‑use biologics drug substance commercialisation site—a cutting‑edge hub where research and manufacturing work together to speed medicines to patients worldwide.

If you’ve got the control systems experience and want to join us, apply to be considered.

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

• Provide automation support for Emerson DeltaV DCS and OEM systems.
• Support and/or Direct Continuous Improvement projects including automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation.
• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.), changes to support new products, and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMP.
• Liaise with process engineers to develop and define process Improvement change scope, delivering to specifications and adhering to quality standards.
• Support the transfer of Process Technologies from early-stage pipeline facilities and drive to GMP Operational Status, and support line of sight to commercial supply.
• Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline or equivalent practical experience of automation control systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Automation Engineering function within Biologics/Pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience with control systems (DeltaV, Siemens TIA, OSI PI) is essential.
• Experience with computer system validation/SDLC and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5).
• Experience with DeltaV Batch is essential, including understanding of ISA S95 and S88.
• Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution.
• Networking experience (i.e., Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and Modbus TCP protocols) is advantageous.

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, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Audit Management, Automation Architecture, Automation Engineering, Automation Testing, Business Process Improvements, Communication, Data Management, Digital Transformation, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Life Science, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Process Improvements, New Product Development, Problem Management, Process Automations, Quality Management, Quality Standards, Real-Time Programming, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Testing Protocols

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Job Posting End Date:

01/10/2026

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