Automation/ QA Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer (LSMG) - Site Based, Cork & Dublin, Ireland

About the Role:          

Cognizant (Life Science Manufacturing Group) are currently executing a number of projects for large Biotech and Pharma clients in Ireland. We are looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding teams. We require a Senior Automation Engineer to join project teams in Cork and Dublin where you will be involved in commissioning and on-site support activities.

Responsibilities

  • Generation of Functional specification, Design and Test Specifications for Recipes, Phase Sequences, Equipment Modules, Control Modules, customized logic and HMI Graphics based on customer User Requirement Specification (URS).
  • Configuration and Testing of Recipes, Phases, Equipment Modules, Control Logic and Interlock Scheme based on Design and Test Specifications.
  • Lead teams of Engineers and manage the Project Resources, Scheduling Task assignments, Client interaction, co-ordination amongst different vendors, co-ordination between front office team and remote engineering office teams.
  • Batch Process upgrading on DeltaV platform for Pharmaceutical clients.
  • Interact with customers for Reviewing Design Specifications and Test Specifications.
  • Lead teams for Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification (SAT) at client site.
  • Involvement for Site Commissioning activities.

Requirements

  • Suitability degree-qualified automation engineer with over 6 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
  • S88 / Batch Delta V expert.
  • Expert understanding of all Project Lifecycle phases and tasks.
  • Demonstrable Project Management Skills (Scope, Cost, Schedule Management).
  • Ability to liaise directly with clients on design issues.
  • Track record demonstrating an ability to lead a complete project.
  • Ability to work independently.    
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Thorough understanding of the system (installing, rebuilding etc.).