Automation Engineer

Hartmann Young are partnering with a leading Pharma company based in Northern Ireland to recruit for an Automation Engineer for a rolling 12 month contract.

The post holder will be responsible for the specification, design, development, installation, testing and administration of control systems to the highest industrial and pharmaceutical standard. The focus of the work will be to ensure that automation systems operate efficiently and safely, and in compliance with cGXP regulation.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will:

Provide technical support for new and existing automation systems on site

Apply knowledge of automation systems to manage the specification, design, and implementation of building automation and process control solutions in both Hazardous and Non-Hazardous areas in accordance with GAMP 5 and other recognised industry best practices.

Manage the upgrade/patching/modification of existing systems, providing technical input to the assessment of impact from the proposed change, and initiating and following the relevant change management process

Commission automation systems, and manage the resolution of deficiencies through to completion

Identify training requirements and provide technical training for operations, engineering and maintenance staff in the use of new and existing automation systems

Supervise and co-ordinate outside contractors

Liaise with group IS /IT to ensure interfaces between automation systems and IS / IT systems are clearly understood, setup and managed appropriately

Identify new technology that could be used to provide real business benefit to the company

Assist in the development of company Engineering Projects automation standards and good engineering practices

Undertake other duties in relation to the position as the Company requires, including working additional hours as requested by the Systems Delivery Manager

The Ideal candidate ideally would have:

HND in Engineering discipline

Experience in delivering excellent results and projects in the pharmaceutical industry or other manufacturing environment

or

Experience of providing support, maintenance, or system administration for existing automation systems

Experience of specification, design, installation, commissioning of automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS etc)

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (to include Word and Excel)

Proficient in the use of risk management techniques in the identification, assessment and control of risk

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out

Proven ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment