Project Automation Engineer

Project Automation Engineer - Sligo - 6-Month Contract Located on the picturesque west coast of Ireland, our Global pharmaceutical client is looking for a Project Automation Engineer to join their state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility. They have invested $55 billion in research to discover and develop new medicines in the pursuit of scientific breakthroughs and changing people’s lives. They have 50,000 employees around the world and are continuing to grow.

A snapshot of your key responsibilities:

• Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilizers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades – both hardware and SCADA.
• Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.
• Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program.
• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.
• Commissioning of equipment for validation activities.
• Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols.
• Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advise/support on key project outcomes.

Education and Experience:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline/experience (Automation).
• Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary. 5 years+ experience.
• Project Management experience is preferable but not necessary.
• Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.