Automation Engineer
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Title:
Automation Engineer
Company:
Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
Exciting Opportunity: Automation (Control Systems) Engineer at Ipsen Dublin!
Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Ipsen Dublin, a Shingo Prize-winning site, is seeking a talented Automation (Control Systems) Engineer to join our Operational Technology (OT) team. Our site specializes in Synthesis, Purification, and Lyophilisation, and is renowned for its strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
Why Join Ipsen Dublin?
Cutting-Edge Facility: Work at a leading GMP-regulated manufacturing site focused on API production.
Award-Winning Culture: Be part of a team recognized for excellence with the prestigious Shingo Prize.
Collaborative Environment: Engage with experts from Manufacturing Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and EHS.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Automation (Control Systems) Engineer, you will:
Provide Technical Expertise: Day-to-day support in process automation systems hardware / software and competence in electrical installations with integrated control systems.
Plan and Execute Projects: Manage and deliver Control Systems upgrades, replacements, and continuous improvement projects.
Lead and Support Initiatives: Troubleshoot, update, and conduct technical root cause analysis and incident investigations.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement initiatives to ensure system compliance, reliability, and production control system requests.
Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain GxP Computerised System Life Cycle processes and adhere to all site quality and EHS policies.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Provide automation day-to-day technical support to API manufacturing facility.
Administer and resolve control system related issues.
Develop/maintain detailed specifications, engineering documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Instructions.
Utilize operational excellence tools to solve complex problems.
Manage change control requests per established SOPs and processes.
Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health/safety practices, rules, and regulations.
Be responsive to the needs of the business and work within a strong OT team environment.
Support the OT On-Call out of hours support.
Manage and implement small to medium projects.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Technical certifications or related life science engineering.
Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in manufacturing/industrial process automation within BioPharma, API or other Life Science facilities.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, Batch systems, and BMS.
Site systems include, Siemens S7 PLC's, WinCC, iFix, and InTouch SCADA. PCS7 DCS and Cylon and Siemens Desigo BMS.
Automation Tools: Experience with RSLinx, RSNetworx, OctoPlant, ThinManager, PRTG Network Monitoring, and Historian / Database knowledge.
Standards and Compliance: Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices in a GMP manufacturing environment.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.
Strong communication skills
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site, apply now to join our dedicated team at Ipsen Dublin.
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