Automation Technical Lead

Automation Technical Lead 

SimoTech are looking for an Automation
Technical Lead, based in our headquarters in Cork. The ideal candidate will
possess strong hands -on automation engineering expertise combined with project
engineering and project delivery capabilities. This role is suited to an
experienced self -starter who can independently drive projects from early
discovery and concept phases through design, implementation, commissioning,
qualification, and operational handover.

The successful candidate will have
extensive experience with Rockwell Automation and/or Siemens automation
platforms and will play a key role in delivering automation projects for
clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences
sectors. The role also offers an opportunity to develop project management
competencies including schedule development, project planning, cost estimation,
budget management, and client engagement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Automation Engineering
Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions for greenfield and brownfield
  manufacturing projects.
  
• Support projects through the complete lifecycle from discovery,
  conceptual design and FEED studies through detailed design, implementation,
  commissioning, qualification and startup support.
  
• Generate and review URS, Functional Specifications, Design
  Specifications, Control Narratives, Test Protocols and Qualification
  Documentation.
  
• Participate in FAT, SAT, Commissioning and Qualification
  activities.
  
• Troubleshoot complex automation and integration issues.
  
• Support control system architecture development and technology
  selection activities.
  
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP5, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity
  and regulatory requirements.
  

• Participate in discovery workshops and client strategy sessions.
  
• Develop Front End Studies and Basis of Design documentation.
  
• Support equipment integration strategies and system architecture
  development.
  
• Review vendor proposals and participate in technical bid
  evaluations.
  
• Provide technical consultancy services on automation and digital
  manufacturing initiatives.
  

Project Delivery Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium automation projects and workstreams from
  initial client engagement and scope definition through detailed design,
  implementation, commissioning and qualification.
  
• Assist in the development of project execution plans, schedules
  and resource plans.
  
• Support project budgeting, cost estimation and change management
  activities.
  
• Contribute to project reporting, risk management and progress
  tracking.
  
• Interface directly with clients to coordinate deliverables and
  resolve technical issues.
  
• Coordinate and manage equipment vendors, system integrators and
  client stakeholders to achieve successful project delivery.
  
• Identify project risks and proactively develop mitigation plans.
  

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and
  intermediate engineers.
  
•  Share knowledge and lessons learned across project teams.
  

Qualifications and Experiences:

• 8 -10 years’ experience implementing and supporting automation systems for
  manufacturing organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life
  sciences industries.
  
• Degree
  qualification in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer
  Science or related discipline.
  
• Demonstrated
  experience delivering automation projects through multiple project lifecycle
  phases.
  
• Strong
  experience in one or more of the following platforms: Rockwell Automation
  (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk, PlantPAx) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal, S7, WinCC).
  
• Experience
  with SCADA, HMI, PLC and industrial networking technologies.
  
• Exposure to
  project planning, scheduling, cost estimation and budget management.
  
• Experience
  supporting Commissioning, Qualification and Validation activities.
  
• Knowledge of
  GMP, GAMP5, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity and Safety requirements.
  
• Ability to
  work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Excellent
  communication and client -facing skills.
  

Benefits

What SimoTech Can Offer

• Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful
  candidate to reach their full potential.
  
• Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with
  innovative technologies in a multi -disciplined environment.
  
• Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting
  capital projects.
  
• Flexible working arrangements (Hybrid).