Job Title: Senior Automation Designer
Description: We are hiring for our client, a growing specialist in bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery, to recruit a Senior Automation Designer. This Senior Automation Designer job is based in Virginia, Co. Cavan and offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-performance automation systems across sectors including med-tech, automotive, industrial automation, and food & beverage.
The successful Senior Automation Designer will play a key role in advancing engineering capability, leading design quality across projects, and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands‑on technical role with real scope to influence design standards and contribute to the delivery of innovative automation solutions.
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Salary – €60,000 to €70,000 (DOE)
Technical Leadership Role – Influence design standards and mentor engineers
Complex Projects – Work on bespoke automation systems across multiple industries
The Role:
Lead the technical design of bespoke automation systems, including full system integration
Translate customer requirements into robust automation concepts and functional designs
Oversee design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
Support machine safety design, CE compliance, and technical documentation
Monitor project timelines and ensure delivery against key milestones
Engage with clients throughout design, build, FAT and SAT phases
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation when required
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
The Person:
Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years’ experience in automation design within bespoke machinery or system integration
Proven experience delivering complex automation projects from concept through commissioning
Strong knowledge of robotics, motion control, vision systems, and material handling
Understanding of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) and CE marking
Strong commercial awareness and ability to design within project budgets
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
The Reward:
€60,000 – €70,000 salary (depending on experience)
Pension contribution
Paid training and professional development
Clear pathway into Technical Leadership or Design Management
Exposure to complex, high-value automation projects
Collaborative and hands‑on engineering environment
Paid travel expenses for site work
Modern engineering and workshop facilities
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