Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Principal Engineer, Automation & Technology – Stryker Limerick (23 month FTC) Hybrid Working

Position Summary

This role will provide technical leadership in the field of Automation and Technology for the facility. They will be a Subject Matter Expert in a controls and software related engineering discipline. This will involve working closely with leadership, contributing to, and supporting the overall automation & digital strategy for the site. 

What you will do:

• Lead multiple strategic Automation & Digitalisation projects, developing solutions in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Champion automation and digitalisation excellence across the network.
• Benchmark and implement best practices across the network with respect to Automation and the latest in manufacturing technology.
• Conceptualise, design, and develop business intelligence tools in collaboration with end users that will be used to manage the business.
• Research new technology and industry best practices driving a culture of manufacturing innovation across the network.
• Lead initiatives in the standardization of digital tools and automated equipment, including the preparation of standards/specifications.
• Lead the development of standard user requirements for manufacturing equipment and system purchases in line with the site’s Automation and Technology strategy.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, site and divisional requirements with respect to validation of equipment and software systems.
• Provide software design and automated controls technical leadership across the network. 
• Lead and/or participate in equipment project review meetings ensuring vendors are meeting the software and hardware controls standards of Stryker.
• Technical leadership of engineers as required.

What you will need:

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field with equivalent technical experience is required.
• Has a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• An excellent technical background in software development and control systems is essential for this role (PLC, HMI, Robotics, Vision, Motion Control, SQL & Database Management).
• Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley, Siemens & Ignition control systems is required.
• Strong working knowledge of scripting programming languages such as Go, C, Python, is required.
• Working knowledge of visualisation tools such as Power BI, building interactive dashboards, reports and data models that can visualise complex operational data.
• Experienced in the approach of Object Orientated Programming/Functional is required.
• Proficient in SQL for querying transforming and managing large datasets.
• Working knowledge in the curation of data and normalising to ensure data consistency and quality.
• Experience of working with Open Platform Communications such as OPCUA & Kepware are advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88 design/implementation.
• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA & BSI regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations and legislation.
• A proven track record in designing, commissioning, validating, and maintaining automated solutions.
• A confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.
• A team player, with a flexible approach.
• Capable of working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment.
• Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances within our manufacturing processes.

Travel Percentage: 10%

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