Project (Automation) Engineer

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting Project (Automation) Engineer on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical client based in Westport on an initial 12-month contract with huge potential to extend.

Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for safely coordinating and leading projects associated with Automation, Aseptic processing, new processing equipment, packaging, new Facility builds or modifications/extensions. The primary responsibility of the role is to ensure that the project meets its agreed goals/targets on time and on budget. The engineer reports project progress to the Project Manager to ensure the equipment/facility design and goals/targets are achieved.

Responsibilities
* Safely coordinate the delivery of processing equipment to the site based on planned timelines and scope. Processing equipment would include e.g. autoclaves, LAF units, moulds, extruders, packaging equipment, automated vision inspection systems, lyophilsers, isolators, containment booths, stopper processing equipment and equipment upgrades - both hardware and SCADA.
* Coordination of equipment installation and services hook up, working with equipment vendors and engineering personnel.
* Lead the Project Team or support the Project Manager in Factory Acceptance Testing program.
* Coordination of all equipment documentation requirements.
* Commissioning of equipment for validation activities.
* Preparation of equipment training and maintenance protocols.
* Report into the Project Manager on project progress and advice/support on key project outcomes
* Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging.
* Deliver Process improvement projects.
* Work with the relevant Business Unit team leaders to implement improvement opportunities
* Lead regular Equipment/Facility Project review meetings.
* Attend the weekly Tier Meetings.
* Attend monthly Department Meetings

Requirements:

* Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science or equivalent discipline/experience (Automation)
* Experience of working within either the medical device or bio/pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage but not necessary. 5 years+ experience.
* Project Management experience is preferable but not necessary
* Interpersonal skills required to operate in a multi-function project team set up.
* Ability to work within a team and on own initiative to articulate and deliver specific functional requirements for all aspects of the project and work with members of various disciplines and functions across the project.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience of working on a team, including strong organizational and time management skills.
  * Exposure to process/equipment projects preferred.
  * Experience in a GxP regulated environment is preferred.
  * Experience with manufacturing systems is preferred.
  * Proficient in Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office and a good understand of PLC and Scada systems preferred.
  * Flexibility to respond to production issues outside normal business hours.
  * Ability to learn new and different technologies.
  
  Behaviours/Value:
• Relationship Building: Establishing good working relationships with key contact members within the organisation.
  * Communication: Good communication and presentations skills, both written and oral - ability to present production data in a clear and concise manner to team members and where required, to management.
  * Planning & Organising: able to plan activities and tasks whilst ensuring the required number of people are available and in place to perform the task.
  * Decision Making: identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities whilst working within a team environment to provide a solution.
  * Adaptability; Able to work in a fast, dynamic, environment whilst being able to adjust readily to meet unexpected constraints.
  * Passion for results: - Drive, high energy and ability to work under pressure and deliver results; get things done (an action-oriented approach); overcome obstacles.
  * Receptivity to feedback - Receptive to the ideas of others and welcome and accept constructive feedback, display humility where appropriate.
  * Other requirement (i.e. travel): Undertake any training or travel that the role may require.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.