Senior Systems Engineer

The Role:

• Senior Systems Engineer


• Limerick


• Onsite Role


• Permanent Opportunity

Role Brief:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• System architecture off both robotics and automation systems.


• Contribute to customer/vendor meetings and engagement.


• Make strategic decisions on a range of project requirements.


• Provide technical and automation operational support to Manufacturing and Facilities.


• Perform investigation of manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation and software.


• Work with OEM's and clients to design and consult on projects related to corrective action or equipment performance improvement.


• Implement software/hardware changes and upgrades and understand the impact of actions to Manufacturing and Facilities.


• Programs PLC and HMI applications for automated process equipment and capable of troubleshooting and demonstrating knowledge of instrumentation and controls.


• Implements modification/change control procedures and protocols.


• Supports Validation Department with initial design review, software testing, and protocol review.


• FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment.

Skills Brief:

• An experienced Senior Automation Engineer with at least 7 yrs experience with PLC and Robotics.


• The chosen candidate must have strong experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley automation systems and Subject Matter Expert (SME) level experience with PLC and HMI systems.


• Strong overall PLC experience at all stages of the automation process is essential.


• System architecture level experience in both robotics and automation systems.


• Proven knowledge and experience with one or more of the following will be an advantage: SCADA, Control Systems, Vision Systems


• GMP environment is a must and only candidates with this experience can and will be considered - Experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech or Medical Devices manufacturing is an essential requirement.


• Strong vendor, OEM and client management experience.


• Proven experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment.

Person Brief:

To be considered for this role, as well as having a relevant Mechatronics, Electronics or other Engineering Degree, you must have at least 7 years experience and be at senior engineer level in the area of PLC and Robotics. You must have as a minimum 3 years experience in the GMP regulated space - Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech or Medical Devices - and you must be a strong stakeholder manager with exceptional communication skills and the proven ability to deliver on assigned tasks and projects.

This is an onsite role so you must be living within a reasonable commute of the Limerick site or able and willing to relocate within a short time frame.

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. NNIT offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT employs more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.