FLS Automation Engineer

Why SimoTech

What is it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong
collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play
a critical partnering role to our clients’ life -changing supply of products to
patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression,
educational support and much more.

FLS Automation Engineer

SimoTech has a requirement to join our Automation Front Line
Support (FLS) Team, working on site supporting one of our clients at a
large -scale greenfield biopharmaceutical facility in Limerick. The successful
candidate will be responsible for maintaining and optimising
the DeltaV system, ensuring the smooth
operation and optimisation of critical automation
systems, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

In this role you will be a key member of the 24/7 Automation
FLS Team tasked with maintaining and performing preventative and corrective
tasks for the automation systems, in accordance with GAMP standards. The ideal
candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience as a DeltaV Automation
Engineer, with hands on batch troubleshooting skills within the life sciences industries.

Key
Responsibilities

• Provide real -time front -line support to Automation and Production teams in accordance with GAMP standards.
  
• Perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on automation systems to ensure optimal reliability and performance.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system software and hardware issues.
  
• Investigate and diagnose process issues related to the control systems.
  
• Develop and apply effective solutions to technical problems identified.
  
• Work on automation system changes.
  
• Collaborate closely with operational staff across all levels of the client organisation.
  
• Maintain system documentation.
  
• Augment programming code for manufacturing equipment.
  
• Prepare and present structured, comprehensive, detailed written reports.
  

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or equivalent.
  
• A
  minimum of 5 years’ experience as a DeltaV Automation Engineer within the life
  sciences industries.
  
• Previous site experience working on a pharmaceutical
  or biotechnology batch automation project is essential
  
• Excellent diagnostics
  skills with the ability to think laterally.
  
• Ability to resolve complex automation issues
  in high -pressure, fast -paced manufacturing environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of S -88
  Batch Standard is essential with onsite exposure to batch process preferred.
  
• Knowledge and familiarity with regulated industry
  standards, including exposure to cGMP, GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
  
• Working knowledge of MES Syncade is desirable.
  
• Excellent communication skills and
  interpersonal skills with strong spoken and written English.
  
• Willing to work 24/7/365 shift (alternating days
  and nights) and in a team environment.
  

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.