Inspection & Packaging Automation Engineer – Shift Support

Inspection & Packaging Automation Engineer – Shift Support

Location: South Dublin, Ireland

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Working Pattern: 24/7 Shift Rotation

The Opportunity

European Tech Recruit is recruiting an experienced Inspection & Packaging Automation Engineer to support a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in South Dublin.

The position will provide front-line technical and automation support across Inspection and Packaging manufacturing equipment , ensuring high levels of equipment availability, reliability and GMP compliance.

We are particularly interested in engineers with experience across PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, automated inspection equipment, machine vision and pharmaceutical packaging technologies .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide front-line automation support across Inspection and Packaging operations.
• Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues affecting manufacturing.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA and associated control systems.
• Support automated inspection and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot Vision Systems and associated inspection technologies.
• Support serialisation, barcode and track-and-trace technologies where applicable.
• Investigate equipment failures and support Root Cause Analysis.
• Participate in Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support commissioning, testing, qualification and validation activities.
• Maintain automation and equipment documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality.

Required Experience

• Degree in Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Automation experience within Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Life Sciences manufacturing .
• Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Knowledge of GMP and validated manufacturing environments.

Desirable Experience

• Automated Inspection Systems .
• Machine Vision / Vision Systems .
• Pharmaceutical packaging equipment.
• Serialisation / Track & Trace systems.
• Barcode printers and scanners.
• Aseptic or sterile manufacturing.
• GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.

To apply: Send your CV to [email protected]