Overview
Location: Sligo
Type of contract: Permanent or Contractor
Language: English
Mobility: Very limited travel
Application Deadline: 30/09/2025
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, commissioning, and support of automation and control systems. You will also handle the design, specification, programming, simulation, testing, and start-up assistance for these systems. You must have strong experience working with Siemens and possess the technical expertise to maintain, develop, troubleshoot, and validate these systems in a compliant manner.
Responsibilities
* Senior Siemens Automation Systems Engineer role; onsite in Sligo (no remote work).
Skills Brief
* 5+ years experience working with Siemens PLC Systems
* Knowledge/experience with one or more of the following is advantageous: SCADA, Control Systems, Vision Systems
* Experience with Pack equipment systems, Cognex and Serialization – some level in all or any of these is highly advantageous
* Strong exposure to automation systems integration and solution design in life sciences or medical devices
* Experience in implementation and troubleshooting of SQL database systems for real-time process data collection is an advantage
* IT/Networking experience would be advantageous
* High level language experience would be advantageous
Qualifications
* B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with emphasis in software development, electrical, electronic or automation
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in industry, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, blue chip or GMP manufacturing environment
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, stakeholder and vendor management skills
Onsite Requirement
As this role is fully onsite in Sligo, the successful candidate must be based in Sligo or within a reasonable commute. Only candidates with a current valid work permit to work in Ireland can be considered due to project timelines.
About NNIT
NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,800 people in Europe, Asia, and USA.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, national and social origin, political opinion, disability, race, skin colour, and ethnic origin.
In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications.
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