About the Role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: Cluster Local Division Manager Ireland

The work model for the role is: hybrid (#)

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will work as an Automation Engineer on medium to large automation projects, supporting the full lifecycle—from functional design and detailed engineering through implementation, testing, and commissioning. You will act as a design authority for your engineering discipline, handling assignments on small projects or portions of larger ones in a cost‑effective and efficient manner. You will design and implement technical batch applications primarily for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Chemical industries.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Designing and implementing batch automation solutions based on ABB 800xA
• Coordinating engineering activities from FEED through development, installation, and commissioning
• Supporting project technical design and participating in clarification meetings
• Collaborating across Software, Hardware, Documentation, and Validation disciplines
• Preparing and executing FAT and SAT test plans
• Providing technical support during testing, installation, startup, and commissioning of automated control systems
• Supporting onsite and remote system maintenance and service work
• Assisting with proposals and sales support for account managers
• Utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to standards and engineering guidelines
• Ensuring full adherence to health and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Software, Automation Engineering or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in automation, working on similar roles and projects
• Experience with software validation and GAMP
• Previous experience in pharmaceutical automation projects or similar industries will be an asset
• Practical experience in startup and commissioning phases of automation projects
• Knowledge of ABB's 800xA DCS (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with automation connectivity to MES systems
• Demonstrated ability to document work in compliance with ISO9001 and current GMP
• Ability to collaborate with remote teams across multiple locations
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Solid organized, practical, and problem‑solving skills
• Action‑oriented and takes initiative, able to manage one's own tasks and contribute as part of a team

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Private Medical Allowance for Yourself and Family
• Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Internal Mobility Opportunities, Mentorships & Access To Projects Globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working: Office Based and from Home
• Generous Bonus Scheme

About Us

ABB provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. #RunwithABB

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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