Automation Engineer

Overview

Headcount Solutions has been a leader in providing resourcing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, and Life Sciences sectors both in Ireland and internationally for over 20 years.

As a trusted provider of top engineering talent, we manage several client agreements under managed services, while also being a preferred supplier for resourcing needs across a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors, covering both contract and permanent roles.

We understand that people are your organization's most valuable asset. Our approach is centered on building strong, personalized relationships, drawing on our extensive experience to deliver the best talent to our clients.

Headcount Solutions is sourcing a Building Automation Engineer for a multinational client’s biotech facility in Dublin. Reporting to the Associate Director Automation Systems, this person will support the Building Automation System (BAS) and other Utility Automation Systems as required, and will work closely with other resources such as operations, HVAC engineers, Utility engineers, electrical team, projects team.

Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting Building Automation System (BAS) (Siemens DesigoCC) and other Utility Automation Control systems.
Support upgrade projects.
Provide troubleshooting and hands-on support to resolve technical issues.
Scheduling and coordinating work to tight deadlines.
Creating and carrying out test procedures and automation change controls.
Liaising with installation/project engineers.
Supervising engineering, vendors and technical staff.
Writing reports, work instructions, and documentation.
Attend Software Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing.
Maintaining and developing change control systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, or a related engineering field or its equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ experience providing Automation Engineer / Building Management system solutions and support to manufacturing organisations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or similar is required.
Experience during project delivery and operations support.
Experience working with Air Handling Units (AHU) / HVAC and other critical utility systems such as cooling towers, compressors.
Experience with Siemens DesigoCC, Siemens Xworks.
Demonstrated proficiency communicating and collaborating at a variety of levels, coupled with excellent organisation and planning skills.
Experience of interfacing equipment with Siemens PXC controllers using modbus would be an advantage.
Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays and problems by utilising technical, project management, and business expertise.
Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle.
Experience of GDP Documentation practices.