Foxboro Automation Engineer

Why Simo. Tech What is it like to work at Simo. Tech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust , and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products t o patients. In return, there is an excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.

Foxboro Automation Engineer 1711 Simo. Tech are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team, supporting a global pharmaceutical client of ours, onsite in their large Cork campus, which includes multiple high-technology manufacturing platforms. You will join our embedded team working on automation projects across production and utilities.

As part of our embedded automation team, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic automation project. You'll work alongside experienced engineering professionals, gain exposure to industry-leading technologies, and play a critical role in projects that directly impact manufacturing performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone with DCS automation experience, particularly Foxboro or similar platforms, who is eager to expand their expertise and progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting automation projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing process. Configuration and testing of automated systems. Provide support with commissioning and qualification. Development of Functional and Detailed Design Specifications. Work with process, project and engineering to plan and deliver projects. Ensure project schedule is in line with project timelines and KPIs.

Requirements

Key Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or Life Sciences. 3-5 years' hands-on experience with Foxboro I/A Series (or equivalent DCS platform), including exposure to HLBL configuration and testing Working knowledge of control system testing methodologies Understanding of basic P&ID and control narrative interpretation Ability to work within a team under the direction of a Foxboro Lead Engineer Pharmaceutical or other regulated industry experience desirable but not essential Benefits What Simo.

Tech Can Offer Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential. Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment. Opportunity to work with large corporate clients.