Automation Engineer DeltaV

Automation Engineer DeltaV

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Date published Sep 24 2026

Location

Dublin / Ireland

Job category Technology & Engineering

Work model Hybrid

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

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time front-line support to Automation Information Systems (AIS) in accordance with GAMP standards.
• Maintain the automated systems by performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks for automation systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot control system software and hardware issues.
• Diagnose process issues related to the control systems. Identify solutions to problems.
• Work on automation system changes.
• Boost programming code for manufacturing equipment.
• Working closely together with the other Automation Engineers to ensure deliverables are ready in time for the different milestones throughout the New Product Introduction projects.
• Working closely together with the other Automation Engineers to ensure the defined standards are followed consistently in the project and the library modules are used as intended.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Instrumentation or other Life Science disciplines.
• 4 years + DeltaV or Syncade MES experience, with previous site within the life sciences industries
• Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on DeltaV DCS or MES Syncade
• S88 batch process control within the (Bio)Pharma sector.
• Lead teams of Engineers and manage the Project Resources Scheduling Task assignments Client interaction co-ordination amongst different vendors co-ordination between front office team and remote engineering office teams.
• Batch Process upgrading on DeltaV platform for Pharmaceutical clients.- Interact with customer for Reviewing Design Specifications and Test Specifications.
• Working knowledge of other control system platforms desirable e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Unicorn etc.
• Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA an advantage.
• Knowledge and familiarity with regulated industry standards, including exposure to cGMP, GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. and Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project.
• Willing to work shift and in a team environment.

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.

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