Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

We’re looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.

We are looking to add an experienced Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV to the team of our pharmaceutical client based in Dublin.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for Technical Solution Service delivery.
• Ensuring that all technical aspects of the project/service are addressed and that the project service is implemented in a technically sound manner.
• Ensure all requirements are incorporated where possible and any deviations to those requirements are clearly communicated.
• Measure and verify project scope Identify scope changes. Participate in impact assessments of scope change requests. Communicate outcomes of scope change requests to team
• Schedule Review with the Project Manager to identify any potential schedule changes
• Primary technical point of contact for the client.
• Software Design and Development (including development and review of engineering design documents)
• Work with the PM on the co-ordination of Software Activities and tracking requirements from design through configuration
• Leadership Competencies Required
• Excellent communication presentation and facilitation skills
• Lead motivate and engage the team to continually deliver.
• Suitability degree qualified automation engineer with over 5 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• S88 Batch Delta V expert.
• Expert understanding on all Project Lifecycle phases and tasks.
• Demonstrable Project Management Skills (Scope Cost Schedule Management).
• Ability to liaise directly with client on design issues.
• Track record demonstrating an ability to lead a complete project.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Thorough understanding of system (installing rebuilding etc.).

Requirements:

• Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV platform
• Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment.
• Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Bachelor’s or Graduate’s Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable.
• 5+ years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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