Job Description
The IT Process Automation Engineer is a member of the IT Process Automation Team that manages the implementation and support for Process Automation Equipment and Applications used.
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, development, and deployment of Process Automation solutions
Responsible for completing scheduled administrative tasks on Process Automation solutions
Provide technical support for control systems to engineering, maintenance and process engineers across Manufacturing and Process Development as required
Proactively identify opportunities, anticipates problems and implement solutions with the Process Automation Engineers, Process Engineers, Manufacturing Associates and the Maintenance team as required for business impacting issues
Records and investigates issues, perform root cause analysis, escalates to management and other teams as required. Co-ordinates the response with external vendors for issue resolution, upgrades etc.
Assist in co-ordination and management of control system related projects. Works with vendors, Engineering project managers and business users to implement systems to the required standards.
Liaise and communicate with site users and vendors to ensure control systems operate to maximum effect, and as per the Site IT Automation Strategy
Apply knowledge and support for 21CFR part 11 and Good Manufacturing Practices
Prepare specifications, protocols, procedures and other documentation as required. Keep documentation current as per site good documentation and data integrity practices (drawings, specifications, validation documentation etc).
Perform support (with some after hour on-call), change control, and applicable maintenance of above systems.
Demonstrates the ability to operate in a culture of efficiency, helpfulness, innovation, continuous improvement, enthusiasm, reliable & consistent delivery, integrity, partnership and collaboration, locally and globally
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering or Computer Science); or degree in process, with 1 - 3 years’ experience on automated manufacturing systems
Basic understanding and experience with automated manufacturing systems.
Demonstrated track record of administration and support of Process Automation platforms
Previous experience in the biotechnology / pharmaceutical industries and GXP Computerised Systems.
For further information on this IT Process Engineer position please contact Gavin Kennedy at The RFT Group on 01 2302400 / gavin@rftgroup.ie
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