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Principal Engineer, Automation & Technology, Limerick
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Location:
Limerick, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
03.06.2025
Expiry Date:
18.07.2025
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Job Description:
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Principal Engineer, Automation & Technology - Stryker Limerick (23 month FTC) Hybrid Working
Position Summary
This role will provide technical leadership in the field of Automation and Technology for the facility. They will be a Subject Matter Expert in a controls and software related engineering discipline. This will involve working closely with leadership, contributing to, and supporting the overall automation & digital strategy for the site.
What you will do:
1. Lead multiple strategic Automation & Digitalisation projects, developing solutions in collaboration with cross functional teams.
2. Champion automation and digitalisation excellence across the network.
3. Benchmark and implement best practices across the network with respect to Automation and the latest in manufacturing technology.
4. Conceptualise, design, and develop business intelligence tools in collaboration with end users that will be used to manage the business.
5. Research new technology and industry best practices driving a culture of manufacturing innovation across the network.
6. Lead initiatives in the standardization of digital tools and automated equipment, including the preparation of standards/specifications.
7. Lead the development of standard user requirements for manufacturing equipment and system purchases in line with the site’s Automation and Technology strategy.
8. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, site and divisional requirements with respect to validation of equipment and software systems.
9. Provide software design and automated controls technical leadership across the network.
10. Lead and/or participate in equipment project review meetings ensuring vendors are meeting the software and hardware controls standards of Stryker.
11. Technical leadership of engineers as required.
What you will need:
12. Level 8 Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field with equivalent technical experience is required.
13. Has a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
14. An excellent technical background in software development and control systems is essential for this role (PLC, HMI, Robotics, Vision, Motion Control, SQL & Database Management).
15. Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley, Siemens & Ignition control systems is required.
16. Strong working knowledge of scripting programming languages such as Go, C, Python, is required.
17. Working knowledge of visualisation tools such as Power BI, building interactive dashboards, reports and data models that can visualise complex operational data.
18. Experienced in the approach of Object Orientated Programming/Functional is required.
19. Proficient in SQL for querying transforming and managing large datasets.
20. Working knowledge in the curation of data and normalising to ensure data consistency and quality.
21. Experience of working with Open Platform Communications such as OPCUA & Kepware are advantageous.
22. Strong working knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88 design/implementation.
23. Good knowledge of GMP / FDA & BSI regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations and legislation.
24. A proven track record in designing, commissioning, validating, and maintaining automated solutions.
25. A confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.
26. A team player, with a flexible approach.
27. Capable of working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment.
28. Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances within our manufacturing processes.
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