Automation Systems Controls Engineer required by large medical device manufacturer based in Waterford City.
Automation Systems Controls Engineer works with technical team members to maintain, repair, troubleshoot and develop systems architecture within allocated timeframes and cost constraints.
These works relate to existing production assembly lines, NPI automation projects, and automation upgrades.
Key Responsibilities and End Results: Provide PLC programming, Visions Systems, SCADA systems installation, networks, set-up, configurations, calibrations, troubleshooting and fault-finding support.
Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
Be willing to travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites.
Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
Support manufacturing IT Systems architecture and networking (Profibus, Profi NET, etc.) Drive continuous improvement projects.
Manage assigned project budgets, liaise with customers, contractors as required.
Develop systems equipment maintenance procedures.
Develop and deliver technical systems training.
Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
Education, experience & Skills requirements: Degree in electronic engineering, controls engineering, software engineering or similar discipline.
Experience of PLC programming essential and Vision Systems and SCADA systems installation highly desirable.
3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment High volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
An electrical background / qualification advantageous.
Able to work in a team environment.
Excellent organisation, communication and presentation skills.
Systematic troubleshooting skills.
Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
Programming experience: PLC (e.g.
Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley), C++, SQL.
Good data analysis skills, Minitab an advantage.
Proficient in MS Office applications, experience of MS Project, MS Access, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate advantageous.
CAD experience desirable Skills: PLC Programming Vision Systems Scada Systems H8igh volume automation assembly experience Benefits: Pension Healthcare