Job Description
Senior Control Engineer (PLC Software Developer)
Ref No: AM18547
County Limerick, Republic of Ireland
Competitive salary
Senior Control Engineer (PLC Software Developer) - County Limerick.
As Senior Robotic Controls Engineer you will lead the design, development, and testing of advanced automation and robotic control systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the performance and reliability of machine control systems across multiple robotic platforms, working hands-on with PLC's, servo systems, communications networks, and supervisory control systems. You will play a key role in concept development, component selection, control algorithm design, system integration, and verification testing, bringing innovative ideas to life from early prototypes to fully functional solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, Agile environment alongside engineers from multiple disciplines. You will influence mechanical and electrical design for optimal control performance, stay ahead of emerging technologies, and help implement best practices that drive efficiency, quality, and development speed.
About the role:
As a Senior Control Engineer (PLC Software Developer) you will blend your expertise in software, electrical, and mechanical engineering to architect and refine cutting-edge automation solutions. From developing control algorithms to selecting the right components and ensuring seamless system integration, your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and evolution of the company's robotic platforms.
You will be responsible for PLC and machine control functionality across a diverse portfolio of robotic systems, work with multiple teams from different disciplines, and spearhead innovation in control system design. Working in an Agile, fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to prototype new ideas, explore emerging technologies, and drive continuous improvement in both process and product.
Main responsibilities will include:
• The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for the PLC/machine control performance, ultimately providing consistent and reliable operation for multiple robotic products within the automation portfolio.
• Key member of the Controls Engineering group for product development focused on research, design, integration, and evaluation of robotic platforms and sub-systems.
• Contribute to machine control architecture concept development, component evaluation/selection, design, implementation, debug / verification testing, and documentation.
• Stays up to date with emerging control system technology and methodologies and will recommend and manage process/design improvements related to improving the development velocity, efficiency and quality output of the controls engineering team.
• Develop control algorithms and responsible for the design and implementation of the control system for early prototype and proof of concept robotics.
• Interacts and drives architectural and design changes in the mechanical and electrical design of the system to improve system performance related to the control systems.
• Works collaboratively with a team using Agile methodologies to generate and deliver new product features relating to the control of robotic systems.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project managers, engineers (systems, electrical, mechanical), operations and maintenance teams, and external engineers/vendors
• Selects and works with vendors as needed.
• Follows regulatory requirements and company design procedures.
Interested applicants should have:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' experience in the robotics and automation field, including electromechanical design and software development.
• Experience with DC motor control
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience and/or knowledge developing PLC (distributed) as well as PC based motion control (centralised) systems.
• Solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements for software and hardware development, including knowledge of standards such as IEC 60601, IEC 61010, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• PLC experience with design, modification, and application