At AbbVie Cork, we seek our next Automation Engineer to join our team. (Onsite position)

　　Our Carrigtwohill site in Cork is a modern ‘bulk tablet’ facility manufacturing solid and capsule formulations for key therapeutic areas such as oncology and virology. It’s a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility set to develop further following a recent €60 million investment. AbbVie offers a defined career/development path and a comprehensive package, including bonuses, pension, health, and well-being.

　　Reporting to the Automation Manager, you will work with counterparts in Production, QA, and Engineering departments and as a team. You will be responsible for all manufacturing Automation OT systems/processes in use.

　　Role and Responsibilities:

　　To administer and support all Automation OT Processes in our Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment.

　　Implement, qualify, commission and maintain manufacturing Automation OT systems (Siemens, SCADA etc.) and associated infrastructure to deliver operational efficiency and agility.

　　Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities for continuous Automation process improvement.

　　Define requirements on capital projects and interact with internal & external stakeholders, vendors and contractors.

　　Manage Automation projects throughout the project lifecycle

　　Work with Production/Engineering and Quality to troubleshoot and optimise automation systems.

　　Generate & Maintain documentation (SOP’s & Technical Documentation) for full cGMP validation and operation, including documentation of changes made.

　　Maintain Data Integrity Program, including remediation of legacy systems to ensure robust procedure and systems are in place covering data integrity, security and recovery

　　Actively Contribute to the Automation Business Strategy

　　Qualifications and Experience:

　　Relevant 3rd level degree in Mechatronics, Electronics or Computer Technology

　　3-4 years’ in a similar role in the Life Sciences environment

　　Experience working on PLCs (Siemens), SCADA (iFix, WinCC), Control Architecture and process equipment

　　Experience working on large-scale projects in Life Sciences generating, reviewing and approving lifecycle documentation

　　Building relationships with key stakeholders across the business

　　So, are you ready to join our team?

　　It’s important to remember, AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment.

　　AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.