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Principal Automation Engineer

Limerick, IEFull-time€63k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
Based in Ireland

Core

Subject matter expert for Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC/HMI programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of automated process equipment in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Role type

Principal Automation Engineer (Physical/clinical work)

Builds

Automated process equipment, embedded and application software, and controls for cGMP manufacturing

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Allen Bradley Rockwell PLC/HMI programming, diagnostics, troubleshooting, change control processes, GAMP 5 compliance, root cause analysis, hardware/software design approval, project scheduling, contractor management

Preferred skills

Data management platforms (SEEQ, Ignition, Splunk, MS SQL), 21 CFR Part 11 knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end automation engineering projects from concept to commissioning, develop and maintain software architecture deliverables, manage change control for automation systems, lead root cause analysis and incident investigations, provide 24/7 on-call support, drive continuous improvement of production operations, oversee automation contractors

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship