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Senior Automation Systems Engineer

NNIT
€95,796 - €121,300 a year
Limerick
June 5, 2025

Limerick


Details

Type of contract:
Permanent
Location(s):
Limerick
Language(s):
English
Mobility:
No Travel
Application Deadline:
31/07/2025

The Role:

  • Senior Automation Systems Engineer
  • Limerick
  • Onsite role – must be based commutable distance from Limerick or willing to relocate as remote work is not an option
  • Permanent or Contract

Role Brief:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and automation support to manufacturing. He/She will also participate in automation and controls system projects towards specification, design, start-up, and commissioning in a cGMP environment.
The role requires an individual with expert level technical skills with HMI and PLC systems, gained in a GMP (Medical Devices, Pharma, Life Sciences or Biotech) environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provides technical and automation operational support to Manufacturing and Facilities.
  • Prepares performance monitoring reports for automated systems used in commercial manufacturing.
  • Performs investigation manufacturing deviations and anomalies related to automation and software.
  • Manages small projects related to corrective action or equipment performance improvement.
  • Implements software/hardware changes and upgrades, understands impact of actions to Manufacturing and Facilities.
  • Programs PLC and HMI application for automated process equipment, capable of troubleshooting and demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
  • Implements modification/change control procedures and protocols.
  • Supports Validation Department with initial design review, software testing, and protocol review.

Skills Brief:

  • The candidate must have strong experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley automation systems and Subject Matter Expert (SME) level experience with PLC and HIM systems.
  • Strong overall PLC experience at all stages of the automation process is essential
  • Proven knowledge and experience with one or more of the following will be an advantage: SCADA, Control Systems, Vision Systems.
  • GMP environment is a must and only candidates with this experience can and will be considered.

Person Brief:
Candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent, with emphasis in software development, electrical, electronic or automation discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry, with at least 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices or life sciences manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong problem skills.
As the role is designated as fully onsite you should be living within a reasonable commute of the Limerick area or willing and able to relocate before your start date.

Opportunity Brief:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. NNIT Ireland offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

NNIT Ireland are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 plus years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM’s and Technology providers.


About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply for the given job regardless of their gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.

In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications.

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