Automation Engineer PLC

Horizon Controls Group are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cork. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing implementing and maintaining automation systems to support our pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This role requires expertise in Siemens PLCs Rockwell platforms and ArchestrA systems.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to understand automation requirements and develop innovative solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
  
• Design program and configure Siemens PLCs Rockwell platforms and ArchestrA systems to automate production processes and optimize efficiency.
  
• Conduct system integration testing troubleshooting and debugging to ensure reliable and robust automation solutions.
  
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the automation team.
  
• Partner with external vendors and contractors to procure automation equipment and services ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
  
• Develop and maintain documentation including specifications standard operating procedures (SOPs) and change control documentation to ensure transparency and traceability of automation systems.
  
• Participate in risk assessments root cause analyses and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) to address automationrelated issues and drive process improvements.
  
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in automation identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering Computer Science or related field. Masters degree preferred.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation engineering within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  
• Proficiency in programming and configuring Siemens PLCs (e.g. S71500 TIA Portal) and Rockwell platforms (e.g. ControlLogix Studio 5000).
  
• Strong knowledge of ArchestrA systems including Wonderware System Platform and Application Server.
  
• Experience with SCADA systems HMI development and data acquisition (e.g. Wonderware InTouch FactoryTalk View).
  
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA EMA GMP) and industry standards (e.g. ISA88 ISA95) governing pharmaceutical automation.
  
• Excellent problemsolving skills and a proactive mindset to identify and address technical challenges in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
  
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of successfully leading automation projects from concept to implementation.
  

If this is something that would be of interest to you please share your CV to George McGlone. You can contact him at the following email address or alternatively call him directly on/