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SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

 

Company:

HARTLEY PEOPLE RECRUITMENT
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Job Reference Number

14563235

Client ID:

RI/HP4635
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Posted On:

Jan 30 2012

Location:

WATERFORD
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Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

NEGOTIABLE
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Benefits:
  • PENSION / PRSA
  • BONUS
Our client, a leading multi-national FDA regulated manufacturing company, currently have a vacancy for a Senior Automation Engineer for their production facility which is based in the Waterford area (commutable from Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary and possibly Cork).

Remuneration: Negotiable. A very attractive basic salary will be made available for the right candidate

Contact: Hartley People Recruitment (Fergal Hartley)

Position Summary :

Principal Engineer, Automation Systems: technical leadership of engineering projects and Project Management for new medical device manufacturing systems, products and cost improvements – with an emphasis on software design, effectiveness and consistency.

  • Systems Engineering responsibilities include the design, development and implementation of integrated, automated manufacturing systems and control software applications.
  • Project Management responsibilities include leading multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams to deliver stated project objectives within cost and time requirements.


The Person:

  • Education: Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or Computer Science or other relevant technical equivalent. Advanced degree desired.
  • Experience: 10+ year's experience of software development, integration, testing and validation; project management of automated high-volume low-cost manufacturing systems including PLC's, motion control, robotics, HMI's and SCADA. Extensive hands-on experience with medical device and/or pharmaceutical production required (cGMP / FDA regulated environment). Experience desired with automated precision material handling, high-speed cartoning and machine vision systems.
  • Knowledge of software development life-cycle approaches, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, SPC, DOE, statistical analysis, machine vision fundamentals and Project Management Institute certification a plus.
  • Specialized Training in the following areas would be advantageous: ISO-9000, GAMP, NFPA-79, various PLC platforms including AB, Iconics product suite, WonderWare, VB.Net Programming, C/C++, SQL, Oracle, Access, Minitab, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project.
  • Automatic measurement and reporting of OEE and related production data.
  • Evidence of the use of skills and experience in design of new systems and the improvement of existing ones.
  • Self-directed, excellent communication skills on technical subjects. Ability to form relationships with stakeholders from many sites and work within cross functional teams.


Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in development and implementation of hardware and software automation solutions for capital projects. Implement integrated solutions for product line and/or capacity expansions.
  • Demonstrate skills of analysis to identify, quantify and justify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop URS documentation for hardware, machine controls and PLC / SCADA software systems.
  • Work with internal resources and external system vendors to ensure successful applications development through to manufacturing validation.
  • Liaise with SQA, QA and Operations to successfully validate software systems to industry benchmark standards.
  • Develop and implement new technologies and systems to support R&D projects. Provide controls support to other stakeholder groups (Operations, Laboratories, etc.) as required.
  • Provide training support, comprehensive systems documentation packages and preventative maintenance procedures for systems applications.
  • Create and adhere to project schedules and budgets in line with overall program goals.
  • Manage project schedules to ensure work is assigned and completed on time and within budget.
  • Manage project scope to customer expectations; manage and approve scope changes.
  • Communicate project information to all stakeholders (across many sites). Manage project communications and performance tracking metrics.
  • Identify, manage and mitigate project risk. Identify, manage, track and resolve project issues. Interface with internal and external customers and vendors.
  • Ensure project teams follow the standard processes and procedures.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills to engage team members. Demonstrate team building skills with motivated team members working well together.
  • Job will require travel to the USA and Central Europe as project mix dictates.


A full detailed job specification is available for this role.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic FDA regulated and GMP compliant company in a challenging and rewarding role with excellent opportunities for personal development.

For more information on this role, please send full CV via the link provided below.