Senior Automation Engineer

The Role:

• Senior Automation Engineer
• Westport, Co. Mayo
• Onsite role 
• Permanent or Contractor

Role Brief:
The successful candidate will be responsible safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Automation, Aseptic processing, new processing equipment, packaging, new Facility builds or modifications/extensions. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that the project meets its agreed goals/targets on time and on budget. The role reports project progress to a Project Manager to ensure the equipment/facility design and goals/targets are achieved.

Core 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, lyophilsers, 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.

Skills Brief:

• Experience in a GxP regulated environment is essential and only candidates with this experience can be considered (The following experience will be consideration - Pharma, Life Sciences or Medical Devices manufacturing).
• Experience with industrial automation manufacturing systems is essential.
• Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and a good understand of PLC and Scada systems is required.
• Flexibility to respond to production issues outside normal business hours.
• Ability to learn new and different technologies.
• Strong project skills or some direct project management experience would be desirable.

Person Brief:

Candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent, with emphasis in software development, electrical, electronic or automation discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices or a relevant GMP manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong problem skills. 

The role is based onsite in Westport, Co. Mayo and is an onsite designated role. Therefore, only candidates based within a reasonable commute of the site or willing and able to relocate within a reasonable time frame and not requiring a work permit application can be considered at this time.

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.