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%