Automation Technician

Why Patients Need You
Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products , or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital in making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them.
Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action.
What You Will Achieve
Working with Pfizer's dynamic A utomation and Engineering team, the Automation Technician will be working on our manufacturing equipment including our DeltaV Distributed Control System , our Vendor Package Equipment , m ultiple SCADA Platforms , a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), embedded controllers and supporting IT systems .
Reporting to an Automation Manager, this role is part of the core Engineering Team, supporting site sustaining activities & delivering on key Continuous improvement projects as required.
As an Automation Technician, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the site. Your ability to support our customers POR targets will help in completing critical site deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It

• This will be 24/7 shift-based role on site at Grange Castle. Note: may require a period on Monday / Friday regular days initially during training.
• This role will be to provide Automation support to our site Customers at Grange Castle.
• Must be solutions orientated, delivery focused and passionate about supporting production with technical support solutions.

• Ensure that the necessary Automation skills are acquired to support wide range of equipment and technologies i.e. (Delta V DCS) \\ Honeywell systems and Vendor Package Equipment PLCs \\ SCADA \\ PLE \\ Automation IT.

• Complete assigned improvement projects to deliver more efficient operations through continuous improvement initiatives (as required) .

• Carry out preventative, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on Automation systems, completing all associated paperwork and records.
• Keep the process equipment running without impact to safety.

• Support biannual and periodic reviews (as required).
• Ensure that work performed is accurately documented, completed on time, efficiently and in compliance with corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices regulations, and Regulatory Agency requirements.
• Available to assist engineers if required in delivering projects in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintaining the validated state of the automation systems.
• Providing training and technical support to customers & technicians.
• Flexibility to work different Shift Patterns as the business requires.
• Any other activities as directed by the Area Lead.

Qualifications
Desirable

• Various backgrounds eligible, for example trade background (Electrician) or a relevant Engineering qualification or Certificate in Manufacturing Technology or Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics.
• Automation experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
• Proven ability of working in cross functional teams with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical background is essential for this role. Experience in some of the following desirable. (PLC, SCADA, DeltaV (DCS), GAMP, GMP).
• Experience supporting Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience with basic networking.

Nice-to-Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related field with substantial experience within a sustaining or project environment.
• Knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88 design / implementation.
• Experience of databases technologies including SQL Server.
• General familiarity with virtualization technologies and IT skills.
• Experience delivering or supporting solutions across all stages of the computer systems lifecycle (Stages : design, development, validation, deployment, sustaining).
• Knowledge of Portable Laboratory Equipment.
• Relevant pharmaceutical or GMP experience.
• Knowledge of site operations.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Additional Information

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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