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.
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
About Role:
· Lead DeltaV Engineer to work with one of our clients at the cutting edge of Industry 4.0. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to provide Lead level guidance and performance in a world leading Bioprocess facility in Dublin/ Cork.
· This position will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing project execution for automation aspects of projects to deliver a consistently high-quality product with a strict adherence to company policies and standards as well as creating the automation standards and specifications. Works with team to design and implement new end-to-end technological solutions, and/or update current solutions, and ensures that project deliverables are met. Builds a holistic understanding of how solutions fit into the broader enterprise context and works to build an ecosystem of integrated technologies.
· Lead Automation Engineering position will perform/direct the development, design and implementation of Process Control Systems on new and upgrading of existing industrial process instrumentation and control projects. This Engineer is a key member of a diverse team of professionals executing process control projects. Resource must have an excellent understanding of heavy industry process control to develop and execute the project control strategies and system architecture used on assigned projects.
· They will be accountable for leading/performing/directing activities and project team regarding the process control system design details with DeltaV as the control system platform and interfacing with other process control systems as necessary. They also must work closely with the Project Managers to provide installations that are successful not only technically, but on time and budget as well.
Responsibilities -
· Provide Engineering services and lead a team of Process Automation System engineers in developing information for creation of design documentation including: Preparation of Configuration Functional Design Specifications, Consulting with the Safety Instrumented System Engineer to develop control strategies for Basic Process Control Systems, implementing new product technologies where appropriate such as DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, AMS (Asset Management System), Configuring DeltaV Control Systems from Control Narratives & P&IDs using Function Blocks, Structured Text and Sequential Function Charts.
· Typical work assignments include performing Front-end Engineering Design Studies, leading a team through project execution, performing control system configuration (control & graphics), integration of Programmable Logic Controls and field devices, perform Factory Acceptance Testing, provide site construction/installation and hot cutover support, perform Check-Out, Site Acceptance Testing, Commissioning and Start-up. Working with customers to provide technical direction and solutions. Preparing engineering estimates for the project design, configuration, graphics, execution, construction support, Factory Acceptance Testing, check-out, Site Acceptance Testing, commissioning, and hot cutover/start-up.
Requirements
• Provide automation consulting and batch architect consulting for customers applying S88project concepts
• Work with customers and project teams to solve complex control problems requiring industry expertise.
• Work with customers to develop project methodologies that will affect their standards and develop functional requirements based on observation of the process or input from process engineers.
• Solve complex process control problems in the industry and start up complex systems at customer’s plants.
• Lead, plan and organize the work of project teams, and act as a mentor for individuals within the group.
• Design, implement and test controls for a complex process or area of a project and provide application and process expertise.
• Lead department efforts to improve processes.
• Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Required Skills
• BS in a related engineering field (e.g. Electrical, Instrument, Chemical)
• Minimum 8 years Industry experience
• Minimum 5 years DeltaV configuration experience with both Batch and Continuous applications
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Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: 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, provincial or local laws.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
