Automation Support Team Lead

Automation Support Team Lead Location : Swords Role Type : Permanent About the company SK pharmteco is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of the-art facilities in Korea, US, France and Ireland. We are part of SK Inc., a Korea company with revenues of $99 billion in 2023. Our mission is to produce and deliver life-changing therapies that improve patient outcomes and save lives. The SK pharmteco Small Molecule, Europe, facility located in Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we have made some of the worlds most important medicines and continue to do so. Further information on SK pharmteco can be Current Need : We are seeking an Automation Support Team Lead to provide operational support for all process and utility automation systems at SK pharmteco SM Europe site. This role is responsible for leading the AIM front line support team and ensuring the effective management of automation support engineers within the existing AIM Support shift cycle. The role requires providing automation support for manufacturing operations, corrective actions (CAPA), deviations, safety events, change controls, and all associated GMP or safety documentation. Key operational duties include : Managing and participating in front line support for all automation systems. Problem determination, recording, and analysis of automation issues to prevent reoccurrence. Providing training and support to personnel and departments. Ensuring adherence to company policies, security standards, data integrity principles, site change control procedures, GAMP 5 guidelines, and computer system validation policies. Participating in internal and external audits related to automation / operational technology systems. Implementation, control, and maintenance of security access to automation systems. Adherence to policies on backup, archiving, and restoration of GMP critical data. Installation and configuration of automation workstations / servers, and peripheral devices. Management of vendor-controlled systems and software packages (e.g. Shop Floor Online). Additional Responsibilities : Act as designee for the Automation IM Manager, including approval of change controls, deviations, safety events, and documents (SOPs, WIs, DDS / FDS / SAT, and testing documentation). Participate in capital project requirements when required. Requirements : Knowledge of SCADA / PLC, DCS networks and associated hardware / software. Working knowledge of the process automation and IT industry. Problem-solving ability and decision-making skills. Communication and teamwork skills. Qualifications and Experience Degree level qualification in an Engineering-related discipline or at least 6 years of process automation experience. Demonstrated control system configuration and hardware knowledge. Other Benefits include : A chance to work within the commissioning, qualification and startup of a new facility at SK pharmteco SM Europe. An excellent opportunity for career enhancement & development. Competitive base salary. Annual bonus linked to business results. A well-established further education program. Pension scheme. Private healthcare. Skills : process automation engineering PLC networks