We are seeking enthusiastic Graduate or Junior Automation Engineers with exposure to GMP-regulated environments to join our client’s high-performing engineering team in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop hands-on automation expertise within a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
You will work alongside experienced Automation and Process Engineers, supporting projects focused on manufacturing systems, process controls, data integrity, and equipment automation within a highly regulated environment.
Support automation activities across manufacturing, utilities, and laboratory equipment within a GMP environment.
Assist in configuring, testing, and troubleshooting automation systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS systems—Allen Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV).
Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated systems and equipment.
Support change controls, deviations, corrective actions, and documentation updates in compliance with site procedures.
Perform routine system checks, alarm reviews, and basic troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist with development of URS/FRS documentation and contribute to system upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all work is compliant with GMP, GAMP5, data integrity, and site safety requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and Quality.
Requirements
Essential:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
Understanding of GMP manufacturing environments (through internships, projects, or work experience).
Strong interest in automation technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, instrumentation).
Good documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
Experience with automation systems or platforms.
Knowledge of GAMP5, CSV, data integrity, or validation principles.
Previous placement, graduate program, or internship in pharma/biopharma.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
- Understanding of GMP manufacturing environments (through internships, projects, or work experience)
- Strong interest in automation technologies (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, instrumentation)
- Good documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with automation systems or platforms
- Knowledge of GAMP5, CSV, data integrity, or validation principles
- Previous placement, graduate program, or internship in pharma/biopharma
What We Do
Horizon Controls Group: A global leader in automation consulting, enabling both clients and employees to live on the forefront of evolving technology. Horizon Controls Group is a modern, global technology company, specializing in automation consulting, engineering, and training. Founded on the belief that our people are the difference, we have grown entirely from customer references and successive projects. Our people and their established reputation are our most valued assets. This belief has created a great place to work, enabling us to attract the very best and to give our customers confidence in our superior solutions. Our business is comprised of excellence at every level. We employ a pro-active and comprehensive approach to projects -- asking the right questions, analyzing client needs, and engineering a skilled solution. We are committed to understanding the entire spectrum of your automation challenges and to developing uniquely tailored innovative solutions. Our decision to be vendor-independent enables us to offer tailored solutions and represent your needs free of any conflict of interest. We are aligned exclusively with our customers' goals and system requirements, enabling us to provide maximum value. Ultimately, the ability to harvest maximum value from new systems is dependent on the quality and training of your people. Just as we expect and ensure absolute expertise in our people, we work with you to ensure your team is trained to the specific needs of your organization and remain at the forefront of industry trends. We are a global company operating in the United States from our headquarters in Blue Bell, PA and offices in Indiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and California and from Cork in Ireland. This is Horizon Controls Group’s official company LinkedIn page.
