Graduate Systems Engineer

Description

Graduate Systems Engineer

About Astellas

At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you will work within a systems team overseeing the day-to-day operations of autonomous systems, providing crucial support for Operations and Quality automation systems (Levels 1 to 3).

Your team is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the design, development, configuration, management, compliance, integration, and continuous improvement of applications, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of operations and quality processes.

Additionally, you will serve as the primary custodian and owner of relevant systems within the site. These systems include, but are not limited to, DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, LIMS, CMX, and Empower. Over time, team members will gain expertise in and provide support for all these systems.

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Key Activities For This Role

• Design reliable and robust systems to meet business and process requirements for Process Control Systems (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor-packaged equipment, ensuring integration with upstream and downstream systems like Filling Line, Utilities, MES, and Data Historian.
• Create, review, and approve automation and operational technology deliverables, including schedules, user requirements, design documents, and IQ/OQ/FAT protocols for L2 systems, ranging from standalone lab instruments to aseptic filling lines.
• Ensure the administration of cGMP-computerized systems maintains data integrity, including conducting periodic reviews and supporting relevant procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems through proactive problem-solving efforts, providing both short-term and long-term solutions for system issues.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and other relevant standards while supporting the administration and maintenance of systems and technologies.
• Support system qualification and validation activities by attending and contributing to ensure alignment with procedural requirements.
  
  

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Theoretical knowledge of Process Control System (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor packaged equipment including integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian etc.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and take a proactive approach to all aspects of the role is essential.
• Good documentation practices.
• A very flexible approach to work and practices/procedures is required to ensure smooth operation of the department.
  
  

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science or proven relevant in-depth experience or equivalent.
  
  

Additional Information

• Type of role 2 years fixed term contract.
• Location Irish office (Tralee plant).
• This position is field based.
  
  

What We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
• Opportunity and support for continuous development.
• Inspiring work climate.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.