Automation Engineer.
Location: Carlow.
Salary: €70k + Company Vehicle + 25 days annual leave.
This is a full time and permanent position and is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a well-established company working in the water industry.
Key responsibilities include PLC programming, SCADA development, and full project lifecycle involvement from design to handover.
Skills & Experience Minimum 7 years experience in PLC solutions with at least 3 of the following: ABB, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Motorola.
Knowledge of fieldbus/communication protocols: CanBus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, CC-link, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet.
Experience in automation of electronic instruments and drive networks.
Strong background in control systems design and application.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Clean Irish driving license.
Responsibilities Manage automation projects from initial brief through design, FDS development, programming, FATs, commissioning, and documentation.
Design and implement automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
Develop and modify software across various PLC platforms.
Perform onsite validation, commissioning, and fault diagnostics.
Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests and ensure compliance with standards.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to achieve commissioning goals.
Provide on-site support for installations and emergency call-outs.
Skills: PLC Programming Allen Bradley PLC Allen Bradley DCS HMI Automation Industrial control systems