Automation Process Engineer – Sligo!

We are currently seeking an experienced Automation Process Engineer for a 12–18 month contract!

This role will support a high-impact project focused on the introduction of new assembly equipment for a combination device, involving both moulding and automated systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of engineering projects within the department.
• Implement equipment and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform daily preventative and demand maintenance to support manufacturing and utility equipment.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to define departmental goals, schedules, and activity timelines.
• Support the development and management of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
• Validate new processes and develop technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities for implementing new technologies.
• Prepare and submit capital expenditure requests.
• Design new equipment and stations.
• Source and liaise with equipment vendors.
• Facilitate equipment technical transfers from other locations.
• Manage capital projects from inception to completion.
• Provide written and verbal project updates to management.
• Deliver technical training sessions.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Generate monthly engineering metrics.
• Ensure successful completion of external, divisional, and corporate audits.
• Ensure compliance with calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (CIPs) related to manufacturing equipment.
• Issue timely management reports.
• Manage assigned budgets to meet targets.
• Cross-train within the manufacturing engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and safe working practices.
• Implement upgrades to equipment and processes in line with continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the Engineering Team in maintaining manufacturing equipment to meet all legal, divisional, and corporate standards.
• Liaise with Division Engineering as necessary.
• Effectively manage internal and external plant projects.
• Enforce policies related to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, and Safety.
• Supervise external contractors.
• Negotiate cost-effective and quality-assured external contracts.
• Prepare and implement CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans and timelines.
• Develop new processes and complete required validations.
• Conduct acceptance trials for new moulds in sub-assembly equipment and support their introduction into production.
• Present project updates at various management levels.
• Participate in risk management activities as required.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of automation experience within a pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
• Hands-on experience in assembly automation troubleshooting.
• Experience with new production line introductions (NPI) and validation activities.
• Knowledge of ultrasonic welding for plastic components desired.

Apply today!

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For further information on this role please contact Róisín Vaughan on 086 440 3742 / consult@hero.ie

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