Systems Engineer
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Reporting directly to the Engineering Projects & Systems Lead, the Systems Engineer will work within a systems team helping to design and implement the automation systems for the site and will oversee the day-to-day operations of autonomous systems, responsible for plant readiness, operation, maintenance, and optimization.
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About This Job
- Responsible for reliable and robust system design to meet business and process requirements for a Process Control System (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor packaged equipment including integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian etc.
- Coordination of Design team and automation systems’ vendors to achieve successful implementation of the site automation systems.
- Creation, review, and approval of Automation/OT aspects of project deliverables, such as Schedules, User Requirements, Design Documents, IQ/OQ/FAT Protocols for L2 Systems ranging from Standalone Lab Equipment to Aseptic Filling Line.
- Attend and Support Qualification and Validation activities.
- Development of site procedures for the administration and maintenance of all relevant systems.
- Configure Network Parameters (IP Address, DNS etc.) and Test communication between various systems over relevant Firewall Ports.
- Create System Server and Network Requirements Documentation and coordinate the timely delivery of such with the IT Department.
- Participate in Vendor and System Assessments.
- Operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation of the plant’s automation systems.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Third level qualification in Information Systems, engineering, or other relevant Technical/Engineering discipline.
- Industry experience in a similar role within life sciences industry.
- Successful candidate must have a strong technical aptitude, with excellent problem-solving skills, working in a cross functional team.
- Demonstrated flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks/technology/upskill.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, able to work proactively without direct supervision, continuous improvement mindset.
- Demonstrated CQV and full SDLC experience.
- Demonstrated competence in troubleshooting PLC/DCS controllers and I/O faults.
- Experience in design and implementation of DCS and PLC/SCADA platforms.
- Strong understanding of Automation and IT platforms and infrastructure.
- Excellent understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88 standards.
- Experience in OT Networks Design, Configuration and Testing.
- Experience in L2 - L3 System Integration Projects.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- Implementation of DCS or PLC/SCADA system for a Drug Product, aseptic Fill-Finish facility.
- Experience of L3 & L4 systems, such as MES, OSI PI, etc.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and emerging technologies, such as Digital Twin, xR, AI, etc.
Additional information
- 20% travel (domestic and International)
- This is a permanent role.
- Based at manufacturing plant Tralee.
- This role is onsite.
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.