AUTOMATION ENGINEER
About the role
FULL TIME
Dublin, Ireland
Réalta Technologies is seeking an Automation Engineer with 3-5+ years' experience to join our team supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Dublin.
This role will focus on maintaining, improving and expanding existing automation systems across a live GMP manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial control systems, ideally Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, along with a strong understanding of GMP-regulated manufacturing and excellent communication skills.
Job Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day technical support for existing automation and control systems across manufacturing operations.
Develop, modify and optimise PLC software using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000 to support production requirements.
Investigate automation-related issues, perform root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions to minimise downtime.
Support equipment upgrades, lifecycle management activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Validation teams to deliver automation solutions safely and efficiently.
Participate in commissioning, testing and qualification activities for system modifications and equipment enhancements.
Ensure automation systems remain compliant with GMP standards and site procedures.
Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including functional specifications, software changes, testing documentation and change control records.
Job Requirements
3-5+ years' experience as an Automation Engineer within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, including programming, troubleshooting and system modifications using Studio 5000.
Good understanding of GMP manufacturing environments and automation lifecycle practices.
Familiarity with GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and change control processes.
Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a live production environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering and operations teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting ongoing manufacturing activities.
Previous experience supporting packaging, filling or process manufacturing equipment would be considered an advantage.
Provide technical guidance and support to production and maintenance personnel where required.
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