Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate must have knowledge of process manufacturing, field instrumentation, control system installation and implementation expertise in all of the following project phases: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup. Plans and coordinates technical design and engineering implementation of project work.
• Design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions for various industries.
• Develop P&IDs and loop descriptions for various plants, processes, and/or equipment.
• Develop User Requirement Specifications.
• Develop software and hardware design specifications.
• Design, write, implement, test and document PLC and HMI software.
• Develop control system validation/testing protocols.
• Specify and purchase process instrumentation.
• Specify and purchase PLCs, drives, and other electrical components and equipment.
• Develop electrical panel schematics.
• Develop scope of supply documents.
• Assist with estimates of man-hours required to complete projects.
• Manage automation projects as assigned.
• Monitor progress of projects.
• Install, test, and start-up control systems on-site.
• Train operators and engineers on control systems.
• Adherence to the Milestone Solutions QMS

Qualifications & Education

• Thorough knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience working with a variety of control systems including DDC, DCS and PLCs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and international standards.
• Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on PLCs, SCADA or HMI systems.
• Experience in commissioning and startup of control systems is required.
• Ability to work with plant engineers, external vendors, operators and management to manage projects and assignments is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.
• Experience with control system networking technologies and PC networking technology.
• Experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, or other relational databases.
• Experience with Visual Basic scripting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
• Experience in biotech/pharma, water, wastewater, medical device, or the food industry is required.
• Experience with Emerson Delta V DCS is a plus.
• Specific knowledge of cGMPs and batch process control in the life science industry with validation experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements is a plus

To apply contact Lisa Cooney at lcooney@mile.ie