Automation Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting Automation Engineer (Night shift) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client based in Westport (Fully Onsite) on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend.  Job SummaryThe Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the Business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule. Primary role is to support the business unit across all shifts and work closely with the Snr Automation engineers for complex issues and identifying process improvements. ResponsibilitiesBusiness Unit SupportPrimary responsibility is to support the business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule. The role will be based on 3rd shift (00:00am to 08:00) @ 33%, with cover support for weekend callouts.Implementing improvements to the equipment and procedures used in the manufacturing processLead small automation projects to improve the processes within the unitSupport the automation design element of capital expenditure projects in the unit/departmentSupport the installation and commissioning of automated equipment onsiteContribute to a team environment on specific technical problem-solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and PackagingWork closely with the BTS (IT) and Maintenance groups when troubleshooting issues on equipment and systemsSupport off shift and weekend issues as required based on a Rota AdministrationAttend twice-weekly Tier 2 department meetingsAttend external meetings as required RequirementsBachelor’s degree required in Engineering, I.T, Mechatronics or other related disciplineMinimum 1- 3 years’ experience working on supporting automation control systems and client/server architectures with a strong grasp of basic networking conceptsExperience working with Siemens and Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC control systemsExperience working with SCADA systems, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, iFix, Wonderware etc. Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.