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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
Job Description
The Automation Engineer is part of the global automation engineering Function. He/She is responsible for carry out improvement activities, provide maintenance support for existing Manufacturing Process Control Systems and to develop ,sup port new Process Control , Safety Systems deployments across Jazz internal Manufacturing sites. This role ensures the activities carried is aligned with global automation and site specific standards in the design, delivery and deployment. He/she will also be responsible as part of the global automation team to support project and maintenance support of other internal manufacturing sites.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Ensure that deployed systems are available for Manufacturing, maintained, and their qualified status is not compromised.
Assist in Design and implementation of Hardware and Software solutions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the Automation standards.
Cooperate with the Site Engineering, QA and IS Compliance departments to ensure production continuity and fast problem resolutions. Tasks such as audits, CAPAs and validation testing are completed on time successfully and as priority, in particular:
Cooperate with the Manufacturing team, ensuring all system changes are communicated ahead of time and that production schedule is accounted for.
React quickly to reports of Manufacturing system faults, troubleshoot in collaboration with Manufacturing and the other Engineering disciplines.
Assist in the development software and hardware configuration to remediate system faults or errors, improve efficiency and safety, as requested and in response to CAPA or Error report actions.
Carry out preventative and planned maintenance activities on time and suggests/identifies maintenance requirements where needed.
Carry out system modifications in accordance with the appropriate Change Control procedure.
Actively identify & pursue process quality, efficiency, and safety improvements.
Seeking out opportunity to improve understanding and to raise the profile of the Automation team.
Ensure all Quality & Compliance tasks are completed on time and as priority.
Carryout all responsibilities as detailed within applicable Global/Site SOPS available on Jazz EQMS relevant to the task.
The job holder is responsible for maintaining cGxP and H&S knowledge applicable to the job.
Manage third party vendors to the interest of Jazz Pharmaceuticals
For his/her Area of competence, he/she carries out the operating procedures for the management of his/her activity in compliance with the Principles of the Environmental Policy and the Quality System, applies the relevant guidelines and indications contained in the procedures of the Environmental Management System of his/her competence.
Participates in the training and education courses in the field of the Automation, Environmental, Safety and Quality Management System and in the training courses on Procedures, Instructions, Manuals and Operating Protocols.
He/She is responsible for carrying out his/her activities so that the management of environmental and safety aspects is conducted correctly. Carries out the work activities, in compliance with the directives received, Guarantees compliance with all applicable Laws, Codes, company standards and Procedures relating to his/her area of competence, particularly the requirements of the Jazz Pharmaceuticals Code of Conduct.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Good knowledge of Distributed Control and Safety Systems and/or PLC applications.
Awareness of integrated process control using Batch (batch processing).
Good demonstrable knowledge of Batch process.
Working knowledge of GAMP and GEP.
Database experience (SQL).
Followed system maintenance programmes.
Capability to install, configure and update Process Control System software ( Rockwell, Siemens)
Experience in maintaining and upgrading PLC or DCS control systems.
Soft skills:
Able to form long term relationships with key support groups, QA, engineering, CSV group and senior managers across the site.
Shares ideas and information and acts in a transparent manner
Demonstrates a ‘can do’ approach.
Willing to learn new technologies and their application relevant to the job
Fluent English
Good oral, written and presentation skills essential
Following capabilities will be considered a valuable plus:
The followingExperience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Experience of Safety Instrumented Systems
Experience of commissioning activities
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
University Degree or HND with relevant professional experience
Good demonstrable knowledge of Distributed Control and Safety Systems and/or PLC applications.
Experience of PLC based unit operation including graphical interface and data collection. Awareness of integrated process control (batch processing / continuous production).
Experience of Rockwell (Win CC, Studio 5000, FT View SE etc.) , Siemens (TIA portal, PCS7)
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits
Skills Required
- Good knowledge of Distributed Control and Safety Systems and/or PLC applications.
- Demonstrable knowledge of batch process and integrated process control (batch/continuous).
- Working knowledge of GAMP and GEP.
- Database experience (SQL).
- Followed system maintenance programs (preventive and planned maintenance).
- Capability to install, configure and update Process Control System software (Rockwell, Siemens).
- Experience in maintaining and upgrading PLC or DCS control systems.
- University degree or HND with relevant professional experience.
- Good oral, written and presentation skills; fluent English.
- Ability to work with QA, Engineering, CSV groups and manage third-party vendors.
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
- Experience of Safety Instrumented Systems.
- Experience of commissioning activities.
- Experience with Rockwell (WinCC, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View SE) and Siemens (TIA Portal, PCS7).
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive to strong versus biopharma peers, reinforced by market-competitive ranges in public postings. Company materials emphasize a robust total-rewards mix of base, bonus, and equity.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Global paid child-bonding leave for all parents and paid caregiver leave are explicitly offered. Additional paid time elements like bereavement and a Global Volunteer Day expand family and life-event support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: A market-leading mental-health program provides extensive counseling and coaching access via Lyra. A Wellbeing Reimbursement Account and wellness resources broaden everyday lifestyle support.
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What We Do
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ), is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are focused on developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases—often with limited or no options—so they can live their lives more fully. By transforming biopharmaceutical discoveries into novel medicines, we are working to give people around the world the opportunity to redefine what’s possible – to make the “small wins” big again. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Jazz Pharmaceuticals has a significant corporate presence in Palo Alto, CA, Philadelphia, PA and Oxford, England, with manufacturing facilities in Ireland and Italy. We maintain a highly collaborative culture where employees focus on how they can be successful and accomplish positive results by exemplifying the company’s core values: integrity, collaboration, passion, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Together, we are more than 3,100 experts, analysts, specialists, advocates, scientists and professionals all with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Working together, we are proud to support patients, innovate and bring new medicines to market. For more information, please see our website at www.jazzpharma.com and follow us on Twitter at @JazzPharma. For information on fraudulent schemes involving our company name and recruitment, please visit https://bit.ly/2J1EjMA. For guidelines on engaging with Jazz on social media, please visit https://bit.ly/2OaMOuq.
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