Automation Project Engineer

Overview NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

NeoDyne is seeking an experienced Contract Automation Project Engineer to support one of our key client sites on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the NeoDyne team and play a critical role in delivering automation expertise across the Cork based site.

The Automation Project Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of GxP and non-GxP control system upgrades and new installations.

Key Responsibilities Concept studies and costing

Managing the Change Management process

Tracking project deliverables

Developing and managing project schedules

Coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and contractors during project delivery

Developing automation scope of works (URS) in conjunction with the System Owner

Scoping and requisitioning supporting site IT infrastructure in conjunction with IT (e.g., virtual servers, network switches)

Engaging and managing system integrators

Managing offsite and onsite automation activities (development, FAT testing, installation, shakedown, SAT, and User Acceptance Testing)

Updating, executing, reviewing, and approving lifecycle documentation within an electronic document management system (FDS, RTM, QAP, QASR, FAT, SAT, IOQ)

Acting as a subject matter expert for automation project validation, hardware/software environments, and associated business processes

Required Experience & Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Minimum 3 years' experience in an automation project delivery role

Strong understanding of cGMPs, SDLC methodologies, and LEAN/MPS/Six Sigma principles

Excellent facilitation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated project management capability

Ability to analyse and define business problems, develop business cases, and identify appropriate process and technology solutions

Desired / Nice to Have Project experience with:

• Siemens Desigo BMS (cleanroom environmental control and CTU monitoring)
• Siemens PLCs and HMIs
• DeltaV
• Wonderware InTouch SCADA
• SQL Server and AVEVA PI historian
• Thin/FAT client application server architecture
• Fire alarm and access control systems
• 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and data integrity principles

Experience delivering automation projects in a GMP manufacturing environment

Characteristics We look for candidates who

Work well as part of a team.

Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.

Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.

Can prioritise and coordinate work.

Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Can multitask and work well under pressure.

Are a strategic business thinker.

What's On Offer Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Paid overtime available, depending on project demands

Flexible working hours may be accommodated in line with project requirements

Opportunity to work on a high-profile biopharma site with a collaborative, technically strong team

Chance to be part of NeoDyne's network of engineering professionals, contributing to impactful automation solutions in the life sciences sector

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Applicants must hold a valid EU passport or have the legal right to work in Ireland (e.g. Stamp 4).