Job Description

At Dunboyne Biologics, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Automation Engineer to join an existing high performance Process Automation team in our state-of-the-art, single use multiproduct facility in Dunboyne, providing Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Clinical Supply, Registration & Commercial Launch.

We’re hiring a Senior Automation Engineer to lead automation platform solutions, design, development, implementation and performance optimisation of Emerson DeltaV DCS in support of our biologics pipeline (early to late stage). This is a senior, site‑based role with hybrid working flexibility. The right candidate brings significant, demonstrable Emerson DeltaV experience plus proven project and team management capability

Key responsibilities will include:

Automation Systems:

• System owner of DeltaV DCS and OEM in a facility operating Intensified Fed Batch and Continuous Manufacturing.
• Identify and lead Continuous Improvement projects impacting automation platform technologies.
• Support troubleshooting of complex equipment/automation issues, implementing change in compliance with company policies, cGMP regulations and industry best practice while maintaining automation systems validated state.
• Effectively collaborates with both internal cross functional teams, inclusive of BMSO network partners, Automation CoE, Clinical Development and commercial manufacturing facilities.
• In collaboration with Process Engineering, Tech Transfer and Manufacturing Operations, maintain alignment within our network and standardize/Introduce next-gen technologies to deliver late-phase Clinical or Commercial supply. Serves as the automation technical lead for site capital projects.
• Proactively participate to enhance Digital Transformation initiatives involving system integrations, data connectivity, validation methods and value-based optimization of manufacturing via process control system.
• Supports business need for critical operations.
• Manage automation service contract partners to ensure effective delivery adhering to cost and compliance requirements.

Compliance, Investigations & Change Control:

• Support the qualification of new systems. Write, review, and/or execute test documents, maintaining automation system compliance, validated state and inspection readiness.
• Own or support investigations for automation-related events or non-conformances, perform root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Responsible for Change management and Implementation for automation-related changes, ensuring alignment with SDLC, change control, and GMP standards.

Must‑have experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline.
• 10 years’ Automation experience within Biologics, Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices facilities.
• Proven experience with DeltaV control system, DeltaV Batch, Siemens TIA, OSI PI.
• Proven Project Management experience.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Effective oral / written communication skills in English (C1).
• Experience with computer system validation/SDLC and automation change control procedures. (e.g., GAMP 5).
• Commissioning and qualification, test protocol development and execution.
• Experience with Network topologies such as Ethernet/IP, OPC, Profinet, and Modbus TCP protocols is essential.
• Provide examples of prioritization and planning demonstrating ability to identify opportunities, set priorities, establish timelines, define action plans for both self and others and deliver to plan.

Our facility in Dunboyne joined our network in September 2020. Our Dunboyne site is our Company’s first Biologics Drug Substance Single Use Commercialisation Facility, playing an important role in helping to commercialise key medicines. The cutting-edge innovation and collaboration between our Company’s research and manufacturing teams will significantly accelerate the time it takes to bring a medicine to market for the benefit of patients around the world.

Required Skills:

DeltaV Batch, DeltaV DCS, Digital Transformation, Emerson DeltaV, GMP Operations, Project Leadership, Project Team Leadership, System Integration

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

na

Job Posting End Date:

04/13/2026

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