Automation Engineer - County Westmeath
Principal Accountabilities of this role:
* Provide high-quality technical support to production.
* Respond promptly to production machinery breakdowns and conduct emergency repairs, if required.
* Implement continuous improvements to production machinery performance.
* Fault‑find complex automation equipment.
* Update and maintain safety systems in line with best practice.
* Promote technical excellence within the maintenance team for automation engineering.
* Recommend modifications to improve quality and reduce costs.
* Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians.
* Design, program, and debug PLC Control Systems.
* Analyse, understand, troubleshoot and modify software programmes written by other developers.
* Prepare and review design documentation, including URS, tender documents, and technical reports.
* Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide user training on equipment/ process functionality.
* Liaise with system vendors to identify and implement automated solutions.
* Commission project installations, including conducting Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
* Design automation systems and network architectures, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
* Prepare bills of materials and technical submissions for automation equipment.
* Control project costs and manage documentation according to the Project Management Plan.
* Monitor project progress against schedules and collaborate with suppliers during installation and commissioning.
* Develop novel automation system designs and concepts.
Skills and Experience sought for this role:
* Experience and/or qualifications in electro‑mechanical maintenance fitting.
* Proven experienced in fault‑finding and problem solving in automation systems.
* Proficiency in PLC Programming (Omron, Siemens, and Mitsubishi).
* Certified ABB and Kuka Robot programming.
* Strong understanding of automated controls and control systems, and machine safety.
* Experienced with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Able to work safely and effectively within a team.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Prior experience in a similar role.
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