Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as an Automation Engineer and take the lead in developing innovative methodologies for managing automation systems in a high-performance team setting! If you have a passion for compliance, vendor management, and solving automation challenges, we want to hear from you.

This role is part of our Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) Team in our multi-product biotech facility in Dunboyne. The Automation Engineer works across the site Self-Directed Work Teams and hub teams to identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to achieve our Governance Pillars in EHS, Quality, Value, People and Delivery. This role will be part of a team responsible for systems engineering and for provision of operational and technical support to the site.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

Provide manufacturing execution systems, automation and technical support to ensure stable, efficient and robust operations at the site.
Maintains the areas automation systems in an inspection-ready, GMP compliant state. Actively participates in audits as required.
Anticipate, solve or escalate problems as appropriate and provide timely updates.
Support escalation plan for routine and out of hours emergencies and response.
Work collaboratively on resolving obstacles and building relationships so as to maintain a highly effective and productive work environment.
Investigate events and non-conformances and complete technical reports as appropriate, identify improvement opportunities, perform technical troubleshooting and successfully implement solutions.
Control, develop and modify all automation system process recipes, phases, base layer and Operator Interface.
Review and approve changes to operating procedures and the change control process relating to the systems.
Identify opportunities, design and implement solutions to enhance the digital and paperless vision for the site.
Get actively involved by participating in inspections, GEMBA’s and Go-See’s.
Lead approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives that are in alignment with the site strategies.
Complete COMMIT cards to highlight ways of working within our SDWT’s and Hubs and across our site that support our COMMIT culture.
Challenge and identify improvements to the safety and environmental programmes on site.
Promote an environment where everyone speaks up for our culture of safety and looks out for one another.
Provide coaching for your team members as part of the continuous improvement mindset and Role model the behaviours that creates a culture of dignity and respect.
Create an environment of right first time in everything that we do through a focus on principles of lean, including simplification, standard work, visual management and a learning organisation.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

5+ Years experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry desirable.
Experience with current industry platforms required (Production Automated Systems, Building Automated Systems, Manufacturing Automated Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Data Historians, PLCs).
Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.
Proven record of accomplishments in a regulated industry.
Must enjoy working in a team-based environment.
Prior Automation experience is not considered essential for the right candidate – Bioprocess Engineering, Process Operations experience in an automated environment etc. will be considered.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Biotechnology, Automation, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering etc.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Audit Management, Automation, Business Process Improvements, Coach Team Members, Communication, Data Management, Digital Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Lean Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Mechatronics, Methodical Approach, Pharmaceutical Management, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Risk Assessments, Safety Training Programs, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Systems Engineering

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

01/17/2026

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Requisition ID:R375584