Automation / OT Consultant

We are seeking an Automation / OT Consultant of 2-3 years experience, to join our team, supporting leading Life Sciences clients across Ireland and Europe.
This is a client-facing consultancy role where you will work alongside Architects lead delivery on complex automation projects, and act as a trusted advisor in the implementation, commissioning and validation of modern industrial systems.
You will play a key role in shaping high-value solutions across a variety of digitalisation initiatives, employing best practices to defined standards across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deployment of IT/ OT Solutions across use cases such as PLC/ SCADA, Batch, OEE, and Historian systems
• Act as a technical lead on client engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with requirements
• Drive integration of automation systems across Level 2 / DCS/ MES / enterprise systems
• Build trust and collaborate with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to commercial success of customer projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and reusable standards
• Ensure compliance with GxP, Validation (CSA/ CSV), and data integrity requirements

Technical Expertise

• Strong controls background across PLC, HMI/ SCADA/ Historian and middleware systems
• Proven experience developing and deploying OT solutions across a variety of platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Aveva etc)
• Deep understanding of industrial protocols (OPC DA/UA) and system integration
• Experience with modern OT/IT technologies, including MQTT, Kafka, or similar (desirable)
• Strong database expertise (MS SQL Server / PostgreSQL)
• UX focused application development approach
• Experience integrating with MES/ DCS systems and manufacturing process technologies

Software Development Skills

• Proficiency in Python scripting for industrial applications
• Experience with C#, .NET, or Java development environments
• Strong understanding of software design, code quality, and maintainability

Industry Experience

• Proven experience within the Life Sciences / Pharma / Biotech sector
• Strong understanding of:
  
  GxP environments
  Validation processes (CSV / IQ / OQ / PQ)
  Regulatory and compliance requirements

Leadership & Consultancy Skills

• Demonstrated experience in project delivery
• Strong communications management and client engagement skills
• Ability to develop as a trusted advisor and influence technical decisions
• Experience in identifying technical risk, opportunities and promoting best practices

Ways of Working

• Experience working in Waterfall or Agile environments (Azure DevOps an advantage)
• Comfortable in onsite, client-facing roles with strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Location: Dublin/ Limerick/ Galway/ Sligo - onsite travel will be required to meet client requirements

Why should you join NNIT & what we offer to you?

• A dynamic workplace with excellent working conditions, social activities, team events and a positive work life balance
• The opportunity to work in a multicultural company with a friendly and dynamic work environment
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• An informal and friendly working culture between NNIT colleagues
• The opportunity to work with high profile global life science manufacturing clients
• Diversity of projects, and the possibility of shaping your own career path
• A personal development model which defines your long-term career goals

What's next?
If you recognize yourself in this role, we'll be looking forward to hearing from you. Please apply with a full resume that describes your abilities with regard to taking this impactful role in NNIT's Smart Factory team.

Apply now and make your mark!