Automation Process Engineer

Automation Process Engineer

Ballytivnan, Sligo. Ireland

Who We are:

NIRAS Ireland specializes in the design and delivery of process-driven and high end life science projects. NIRAS provides Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the advanced Process Manufacturing, Life Science, Food & Beverage industries across Ireland and internationally. A Global Development Consulting firm, NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and a pool of over 25,000 experts and consultants working across our international network of 51 offices in 32 countries around the world.

Position Opportunity:

NIRAS Ireland are currently recruiting, an experienced and dynamic Automation Process Engineer who will be based on site at our clients advanced technology manufacturing facility, based in the beautiful North West of Ireland. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage execution of projects within our clients engineering group, carrying out and implementing equipment and process improvement initiatives as well as establishing department goals, schedules and timetables for activities with the clients engineering manager. This is a 12 month fixed term contract with the selected candidate reporting directly to the Automation Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance of preventative and demand maintenance to maintain manufacturing and utility equipment.
  
  
• Assist management and supporting of manufacturing equipment development.
  
  
• Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting, Validation of new processes and development of technical documentation
  
  
• Identification of areas of opportunity for new technology
  
  
• Design of new equipment and stations
  
  
• Sourcing of new equipment. Supervise external contractors.
  
  
• Equipment vendor liaison and Equipment Technical Transfer from other locations
  
  
• Management of Capital Projects from inception to completion
  
  
• Present project status to management. Deliver technical training
  
  
• Maintenance of Manufacturing Equipment.
  
  
• Preparation of Capital Expenditure Requests for Plant.
  
  
• Develop monthly engineering metrics.
  
  
• Ensure successful external, Division and Corporate audits, compliance with calibration requirements, compliance with PM on manufacturing equipment and compliance with instrument/equipment calibration per schedule
  
  
• Identification and implementation of manufacturing equipment related CIP’s.
  
  
• Issue management reports, management of budgets within target.
  
  
• Cross train within manufacturing engineering.
  
  
• Ensure safety standards met and safe working practices adhered to.
  
  
• Implementation of equipment/process upgrade in continuous improvement environment. Supporting Engineering Team ensuring manufacturing equipment maintained to meet legal, division and corporate standards.
  
  
• Ensure management of internal and external plant projects and implementation of all Personnel, Quality, Engineering & Safety policies.
  
  
• Negotiate cost / quality external contracts. Prepare CAPA plans and implement timelines.
  
  
• Developing new processes and completion of validations
  
  
• Conducting acceptance trials on new moulds for sub-assembly equipment and introducing these into production
  
  
• Present project status updates, participate in risk management activities
  
  Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
  
  
• Minimum Engineering or Science Degree
  
  
• 3 years automation experience in medical device / pharma manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Experience in assembly automation trouble-shooting, new line introductions (NPI) and validation activities.
  
  
• Knowledge of Ultrasonic welding of plastic parts advantageous.
  
  
• Good analytical and communication skills.
  
  
• 3 + years plus of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
  
  What to Do next
  
  If you are looking for an opportunity to advance in your career as a Automation Process Engineer and where you can make a difference in an organisation offering real opportunities to make an impact on the world, come join our team at NIRAS Ireland where we will encourage you to develop your professional career, flourish and achieve your fullest professional potential.
  
  For a confidential discussion regarding this and our many other exciting opportunities with NIRAS Ireland, please contact Philip Cahill at (phone number removed)