Automation Engineering Opportunity
An exciting position has become available for an Automation Engineer to join our international engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and commissioning automated systems across global manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with corporate engineering standards.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, and upgrade automated control systems for production lines worldwide. The successful candidate will also commission and support automation equipment and systems at global sites.
* Design, develop, and upgrade automated control systems for production lines worldwide.
* Commission and support automation equipment and systems at global sites.
* Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and controls expertise to plant teams.
* Lead and mentor junior automation engineers on assigned projects.
* Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to deliver global project goals.
* Contribute to the development of electrical and controls standards and best practices.
* Ensure compliance with ISO standards, CE marking, and internal safety policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and 3+ years' experience in automation or controls. Strong PLC programming skills, preferably Siemens S7/TIA, are essential. Experience with motion control (e.g., Simotion, Sinamics) and SCADA systems (WINCC preferred) is also desirable.
* Degree-qualified Engineer with 3+ years' automation or controls experience.
* Strong PLC programming skills - ideally Siemens S7/TIA.
* Experience with motion control (e.g., Simotion, Sinamics).
* Knowledge of industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet).
* Background in control system design, installation, and commissioning.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a global project environment.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare pension and 25 days' leave. Opportunities for training and career progression are also available.
* Competitive salary.
* Healthcare pension.
* 25 days' leave.
* Opportunities for training and career progression.
Location
The primary base for this role is located at our group's manufacturing facilities in Cavan, with travel to other sites required.