Specialist Automation Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Engaging role for automation engineers within the biotechnology space; requires a clear understanding of complex systems.
- Role in a leading biotech facility focusing on innovation.
- Hands-on experience with automation systems.
- Growth prospects in process improvement and leadership.
Pros
- Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art biotech facility.
- Focus on automation, enhancing technical and leadership skills.
- Participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Cons
- Demands in-depth technical knowledge of automation systems.
- High expectations on project deliverables.
- Possibility of less flexibility depending on project needs.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior automation engineers • Hybrid with office component
Good fit
- Experienced automation engineers with biotech background.
- Professionals eager to lead process improvement initiatives.
- Candidates passionate about innovative engineering solutions.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants without technical skills.
- Individuals uninterested in automation challenges.
- Those seeking a less dynamic work environment.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has become available to join our facility as a Specialist Automation Engineer.
The Biologics Innovation Xceleration facility, at Dunboyne is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that enables and advances our best work. By integrating leading-edge technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility will support seamless connection and collaboration within and across teams and functions. The facility will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.
The Process Automation team provide a strategic link between our early and late-stage pipeline which will provide Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.
What you will do:
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:
- Provide key automation support for various manufacturing systems such as DCS, OEM systems – in a facility operating Intensified Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
- Support and/or Direct Continuous Improvement projects with automation review of equipment specifications, P&IDs, and System Life Cycle documentation.
- Responsible for troubleshooting equipment/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.), changes to support new products, and maintaining the automation systems in compliance with cGMP.
- Support the transfer of Process Technologies from early-stage pipeline facilities and drive to GMP Operational Status, and support line of sight to commercial supply.
- Perform automation change controls with guidance from Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation lead to ensure that changes are raised and closed on time following the required quality standards.
- Participate and actively support Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system.
Qualifications
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline or equivalent practical experience of automation control systems.
- At least 3 years of experience in an Automation Engineering function within Biologics, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, or Food industries.
- Proven experience with control systems (DeltaV, Siemens TIA, OSI PI).
- Experience with computer system validation/SDLC and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5).
- Experience with DeltaV Batch is essential, including understanding of ISA S95 and S88.
- Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution.
- Networking experience (i.e., Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and Modbus TCP protocols) is advantageous.
As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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