09 - Senior Lead Engineer, Systems/Applications Design

Req ID: 126501 
Remote Position: No
Region: Europe 
Country: Ireland 
State/Province: Galway 
City:  Galway 

General Overview

Functional Area:  Engineering        
Career Stream:  Design Engineering Systems Applications
SAP Short Name:  LEN-ENG-DSA
Job Level:  Level 08      
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

To become responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive Factory Systems Infrastructure in line with corporate guidelines and specific customer requirements in order to facilitate a world-class manufacturing environment. This role provides support and ongoing development to a complex high speed automated production line and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC, SQL server, software development, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity & security. This position will be responsible for supporting some of our product family in the ATS & Medical Device markets working closely with the operations, technical and quality teams and product designers to drive projects that continually improve the line performance as well as solution and provide input to new business opportunities. The position will report into our Engineering Manager.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Proactively manage and support the existing Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime Collaborate with the IT Group, Application Group, External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies
• Provide final third level support on all technical issues
• Provide solutions, which implement industry best practice to deliver improved productivity and efficiency throughout the organization
• Install and deploy systems, software and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Source appropriate equipment and services through appropriate liaison with Purchasing department.
• Provide Technical Direction for all new infrastructure developments
• Develop, implements and manages comprehensive contingency plans for all critical systems including regular documented tests Utilize a Project Management methodology to plan, coordinate and implement Key projects assigned by Business Unit Managers. Provide regular reports to Management and delivers project within agreed time-frames and budgets
• Ensure documentation and procedures are written and controlled to ISO13485 standards.
• Utilize Continuous Process Improvement methodologies with a strong basis in statistical analysis to improve the overall quality of all manufacturing systems
• Develop training programs for our systems Technician line support.
• Provide innovative inputs to new and existing production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems and communications.
• Knowledge of SQL Server settings and database setting and the impact on performance
• Database Administration in general for SQL Server. Working closely with the Database Admin team to ensure smooth deployments of application updates.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Excellent Project Management and Time Management skills Excellent communication Skills both written and verbal.
• Experience creating CAPA, FMEA, SOP’s, Control Plans and performing validation (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ). Software development and validation.
• Ability to effectively communicate manufacturing plans, proposals, results, and negotiate options at management levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Strong report writing & data analytical capabilities.
• Advantageous to have knowledge of the medical device industry and of 21 CFR, (820, 11), ISO13485, specifically in the areas of Change Control and Validation.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Essential experience with in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, pc application software, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
• Previous experience of TCP/IP and Wide rea Network architectures Relevant Medical