Douglas Control & Automation are seeking a Controls Automation Engineer to join our ever growing Secondment team in Kilkenny.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide support for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation systems across the site
• Act as the subject matter expert for Line Controllers and their integration with higher-level systems such as MES and OEE
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering challenges, including design conflicts and material or coordination issues
• Manage and implement engineering change controls
• Plan, design, and execute engineering studies and trials
• Assess technical issues and determine their overall impact
• Define and document design and process specifications
• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with company standards
• Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for new systems and equipment
• Diagnose and resolve advanced control system issues in a live production environment
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
• Level 7 NFQ qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering or operations environment
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Hands-on experience with
Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, CodeSys, Schneider
,
Cognex
camera systems, and database management