What is it like to work at SimoTech? With astrong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence,we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply ofproducts to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support and much more. Join the SimoTech Team! We are expanding ourMES team and have several exciting opportunities for Syncade MES Engineers whoare ready to take the next step in their career. This role is ideal for anengineer seeking the chance to shape the future of pharmaceuticalmanufacturing. Successful candidates will have the opportunityplay a key role in a major digital transformation project, focused on transitioningfrom paper-based batch records to a fully digital Syncade MES platform at alarge-scale, GMP regulated, API manufacturing site. KeyResponsibilities Perform testing of MES recipes and associated application modules within EmersonSyncade to ensure functionality and compliance with site standards. Assist in process mapping activities to document existing manufacturing workflows andsupport their transition to digital systems. Contribute to the design and development of MES recipes under the guidance of senior teammembers. Support the preparation and review of change control records and test documentation inline with GMP and validation requirements. Requirements Key Requirements Bachelors degree in engineering or related field with 2+years’ experience working with MES within the life sciences industry. Exposure to the MES recipe development process, creatingnew or modifying existing recipes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn recipe authoring and validation processes. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectivelywith cross-functional teams. An understanding of manufacturing processes and practiceswithin a GMP environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. What SimoTech CanOffer Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential. Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in amulti-disciplined environment. Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading biopharmaceutical firm located in Cork is seeking an experienced Syncade MES Engineer. This role focuses on transitioning to a fully digital MES platform, requiring strong Syncade recipe development skills and the ability to lead projects. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Key responsibilities include process mapping and supporting production compliance. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for career progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm is seeking Syncade MES Engineers in County Cork, Ireland. Successful candidates will play a key role in digital transformation, focusing on transitioning to a fully digital MES platform at a large-scale manufacturing site. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience in the life sciences industry. This role offers career progression, competitive salary, and opportunities to work on innovative projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is it like to work at SimoTech? With astrong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence,we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supplyofproducts to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support and much more. SimoTech are expanding our MES team and haveseveral exciting opportunities for Syncade MES Engineers who are ready to takethe next step in their career. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer, with strong Syncade recipe development experience, seeking the chance to make animpact on a major digital transformation program with a leading globalbiopharmaceutical organisation. Successful candidates will have the opportunityplay a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, as partof a key project focused on transitioning from paper-based batch records to a fully digital Syncade MES platform at a large-scale, GMP regulated, APImanufacturing facility in Cork. Key Responsibilities Lead and participate in process mapping of existing manufacturingprocesses and translate them into digital workflows for MES implementation. Design, develop, configure, and test MESrecipes within Emerson Syncade to support production in line with regulatorycompliance. Author and review changecontrol documentation, test protocols, and validation deliverables (IQ/OQ/PQ)to ensure adherence to site procedures and industry standards. Provide technical support during recipedeployment and troubleshoot issues to maintain system integrity andperformance. Oversee and review technical outputs from theMES team, ensuring quality and compliance with project objectives. Provide advice on best practices and generatestrategies for new MES projects, including recipe design and systemconfiguration approaches. Coordinate technical activities acrossmultiple workstreams, acting as a subject matter expert for Emerson SyncadeMES. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior andintermediate engineers, fostering knowledge transfer and team development. Work closely with key stakeholders to ensureMES solutions are aligned with project goals. Requirements Bachelors degreein engineering or related field with 5+ years’ experiencewith EmersonSyncade MES, within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is essential. Broad technical expertise in the delivery of MESprojects, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment of recipesand electronic batch records (EBR). Experience authoring and reviewing change controldocumentation, test protocols, and validation deliverables (IQ/OQ/PQ). Ability to troubleshoot MES issues and providetechnical support during implementation and operation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the abilityto work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functionalteams. A strong understanding of GMP, GAMP5, and 21 CFR Part11. Strong communication, interpersonal skills andstakeholder engagement experience. Demonstrated leadership capability or project managementexperience is highly desirable. This includes reviewing technical outputs andmentoring team members, managing project timelines and deliverables, as well asdefining best practices and developing strategies for new MES projects. What SimoTech CanOffer Role provides a high degree ofautonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential. Develop new skills and enhancetechnical ability by working with innovative technologies in amulti-disciplined environment. Opportunity to work with large corporate clients onexciting capital projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading pharmaceutical technology company in Cork is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join their team. This role involves responsibility for the design and oversight of automation systems in a highly regulated environment. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in the field, particularly with PLC and DCS systems. This is a fully onsite position, offering career progression and educational support within a collaborative work culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research City Cork Country Ireland Job Description Why SimoTech Whatis it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong collaborative teamworkculture based on respect, trust, and excellence, we play a criticalpartnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products topatients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support andmuch more. We have a new opportunity for a SeniorAutomation Engineer to join the SimoTech team, supporting one of our clients, aglobal leader in the medical technology field. This senior position will be part of thesite Automation team and will hold responsibility for the design, development,and oversight of automation systems across the facility. The ideal candidate will act as a seniortechnical authority on automation design, integration, reliability, andcompliance, ensuring all automation solutions meet regulatory expectationsincluding GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11. This role is suited to an experiencedautomation professional with proven leadership experience within Life Sciencesmanufacturing environments. This is a fully onsite role. Key Responsibilities Providesenior-level ownership of complex automation control system issues, ensuringtimely resolution and long-term reliability. Lead the design and review of automation systemsfor new equipment, upgrades, and facility modifications. Manage medium-to-large automation projects fromconcept through design, planning, execution, validation, and handover. Support day-to-day operation of site automatedsystems, occasionally outside normal working hours, including troubleshooting,corrective/preventative actions, and system optimisation. Create, maintain, and approve automationspecifications, standards, and procedures to ensure systems remain compliantwith regulatory and industry requirements. Represent Automation on site initiatives,continuous improvement programs, and cross-functional engineering projects. Maintain automation-related inventories, backups,and system/user administration processes. Lead and approve changes to qualitydocumentation—such as investigations, deviations, and change controls—relatedto automation systems. Work proactively with operations and engineeringteams to support investigations, issue resolution, and timely closure of NCsand CAPAs. Stay current with emerging automation technologiesand contribute to long-term automation strategy. Requirements Qualifications &Experience Bachelor’sDegree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. Minimum of 7 years’experience as an Automation Engineer within pharmaceutical, biotech or otherhighly regulated Life Sciences manufacturing environments. Strong hands-onexperience with PLC control systems, ideally including Siemens SIMATIC(S5–S7-1500) and Rockwell ControlLogix platforms. Proficient in DCS/SCADAsystems such as WinCC, WinCC Flexible, and FactoryTalk View Studio. Solid understanding ofindustrial communication protocols such as ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, ASiBus, Modbus,and OPC UA/DA. Understanding ofhigher-level systemse.g. historian. EBRand OT networks. Demonstrated experienceexecuting engineering projects and supporting automation system lifecycleactivities. Strong knowledge ofGAMP, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements. Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills, with proven ability to work acrossmulti-disciplinary teams. What SimoTech CanOffer Role provides ahigh degree of autonomy to allow the successfulcandidate to reach their fullpotential. Develop newskills and enhance technical ability by working withinnovative technologies in a multi- disciplinedenvironment. Opportunity towork with large corporate clients #J-18808-Ljbffr
SimoTech provides manufacturingautomation and IT systems engineering, project management and validationservices. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate andoptimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track projectdelivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieveregulatory compliance. Why SimoTech What is it like to work at SimoTech?With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust, and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more. SimoTech has a new opportunity for ahighly skilled Building Automation System Engineer with a minimum of 5+ years’experience to join our team supporting our client, a leading Life Sciencecompany in Dublin. The Building Automation System Engineerworks closely with other resources such as operations, HVAC engineers, Utilityengineers, electrical team, projects team, whilst also working with otherinternal resources & external engineers to maintain sustaining operation ofthe Building Automation System and deliver upgrade projects. Key Responsibilities SupportingBuilding Automation System (BAS) (Siemens DesigoCC) and other UtilityAutomation Control systems. Supportupgrade projects and provide troubleshooting and hands-on support to resolvetechnical issues. Schedulingand coordinating work to tight deadlines. Ensuringthat equipment works to its specification and creating and carrying out testprocedures and automation change controls. Liaisingwith installation/project engineers and supervising engineering, vendors andtechnical staff. Writingreports and documentation as well as writing work instructions. Ensuringsafe working conditions. Trainingmaintenance and operative staff where appropriate. AttendSoftware Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing. Maintainingand developing change control systems. Key Requirements Bachelor’sDegree in Engineering/Computer Science, or a related engineering field or itsequivalent. 5+years’ experience providing Building Automation / Building Management systemsolutions and support to manufacturing organisations in the biotechnology orpharmaceutical industry or similar is required. Experienceduring project delivery and operations support. Experienceworking with Air Handling Units (AHU) / HVAC and other critical utility systemssuch as cooling towers, compressors. Experiencewith Siemens DesigoCC, Siemens Xworks. Thecandidate will have demonstrated proficiency in communicating and collaborating ata variety of levels, coupled with excellent organisation and planning skills. Experienceof interfacing equipment with Siemens PXC controllers using Modbus would be an advantage. Strongleadership and communication skills. Problem solver with a focus on achievementof overall project goals. Workingknowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle and experience of GDP documentationpractices. What SimoTechCan Offer Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential. Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi- disciplined environment. Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What is it like to work at SimoTech? With astrong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust, and excellence,we play a critical partnering role in our clients’ life-changing supply ofproducts to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support and much more. SimoTech is seeking a DeltaV AutomationEngineer to provide on-site plant support for a leading multinational client inthe biotechnology/pharmaceutical sector. This position is centred on day-to-dayoperational support, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of DeltaVsystems in a live manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will havehands-on experience supporting production systems, ensuring the reliability,compliance, and performance of automation solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide real-time support for DeltaV controlsystems during manufacturing operations. Troubleshoot and resolve automation issuesimpacting production, ensuring minimal downtime. Perform system health checks, monitoring, andpreventive maintenance on DeltaV systems. Implement minor modifications and enhancementsto control strategies, Phases, and recipes to optimise plant performance. Collaborate with Operations, ProcessEngineering, QA and IT teams to maintain compliance with GMP and regulatorystandards. Support change control processes, includingdocumentation and validation for system updates. Assist with root cause analysis forautomation-related deviations and implement corrective actions. Participate in continuous improvementinitiatives, leveraging Six Sigma or similar methodologies. Maintain accurate records of system changes,incidents, and resolutions in accordance with site procedures. Provide input for automation standards and bestpractices for plant operations. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, InformationSystems, Computer Science or Life Sciences. Minimum of 5+ years DeltaV Batch automationexperience, with at least 3+ years in a plant support or operations environment. Minimum of 2 years on-site life scienceindustry experience. Good understanding of GAMP. Strong problem-solving skills, with the abilityto anticipate, evaluate, and resolve complex project challenges. Ability to work independently and on owninitiative. Ability to interact and communicate with otherengineering and business disciplines. Roleprovides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reachtheir full potential. Developnew skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovativetechnologies in a multi-disciplined environment. Opportunityto work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading biotechnology company in Cork is seeking a DeltaV Automation Engineer to provide on-site plant support in a live manufacturing environment. The role involves real-time support for DeltaV systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and performing maintenance. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of DeltaV Batch automation experience. This position offers a supportive work culture, career progression, and opportunities for skill enhancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading automation solutions provider in Dublin is seeking an experienced Building Automation System Engineer. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in providing automation solutions within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors. Key responsibilities include supporting automation systems, project management, and troubleshooting technical issues. The successful candidate will work independently on capital projects while supporting high standards of operational efficiency. This position offers excellent benefits, career progression, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
