Project Engineer

The Role:

• Project Engineer
• Westport, Co. Mayo
• Onsite role - the role is designated onsite and the chosen candidate must be available to be onsite daily
• Permanent or Contractor opportunity

Role Brief:

Working onsite with a major client you will be responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Process Improvements, Automation, Aseptic processing, New Processing equipment with some Facility / utilities modifications to incorporate same. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that Projects meet their agreed goals/targets on time and on budget.

Core responsibilities: 

• Safely coordinate and lead cross functional project teams for the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g., Packaging equipment, Assembly equipment, Inspection equipment, Autoclaves, RABS & Isolator Filling machines, LAF units, Compounding skids, Vessels etc.
• Writing User Requirement Specifications.
• Selecting Vendors and completing Vendor evaluation matrix.
• Writing RCE's, placing orders, Project Management & Design review meetings.
• Working to the ASME BPE 2019 Standard and relevant ISPE Guidelines etc.
• Coordination of processing equipment installation and services hook up, working with Equipment Vendors and Engineering personnel.
• Lead the Project Team participation in Factory Acceptance Testing program.
• Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.
• Commissioning of equipment and Engineering support during qualification.

Skills Brief:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a senior automation/systems engineering or project engineering role in Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• Project management experience with proven record of project delivery in Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• Assured self-starter with proven technical ability in automation systems engineering
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.
• Ability to work within a team using your 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.
• Good team leading skills and ability to work closely with other areas/departments within an organization.

Person Brief:

• Third level qualification in an Engineering or equivalent discipline/experience
• Experience of working in Biologics, Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing environments
• A project management qualification would be desirable but relevant experience can also be considered if you do not have a project management qualification
• Living in the Mayo or surrounding area or able and willing to relocate within a 1 to 2 month time frame (for this reason only candidates not requiring a work permit can be considered for this role)
• Available to travel - typically once a quarter or as required

Opportunity Brief: 

This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM’s and Technology providers.