Job Title:
Automation Systems Controls Engineer
Location: Waterford City, Ireland
Key Responsibilities and End Results:
* Provide PLC programming for automation systems
* Install, configure, and calibrate Visions Systems and SCADA systems
* Troubleshoot and fault-find support for automation systems
* Support design, buy-off, installation, and validation of automated production lines
* Travel to vendor/customer sites as necessary for equipment buy-offs and training
* Lead systematic technical root cause investigations
* Manage project budgets and liaise with customers/contractors
* Develop systems equipment maintenance procedures
* Deliver technical systems training
* SUPPORT COMPANY SAFETY AND QUALITY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
* Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices
Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, controls engineering, software engineering or similar discipline
* 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
* PLC programming experience essential (e.g. Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley)
* Vision Systems and SCADA systems installation highly desirable
* High volume automated assembly experience an advantage
* Medical device manufacturing experience in a regulated environment an advantage
* An electrical background/qualification advantageous
* Excellent organisation, communication, and presentation skills
* Systematic troubleshooting skills
* Strong leadership of technical issue resolution
* Programming experience: C++, SQL, Minitab, MS Office applications, MS Project, MS Access, PowerBI, PowerApps, PowerAutomate
Benefits:
* Pension
* Healthcare