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Automation engineer, plc (12m, limerick)

Limerick
CareerWise Recruitment
Automation engineer
Posted: 22h ago
Offer description

AUTOMATION ENGINEER to update & Validate PLC and control software as part of the installation of a highly automated production line required by CareerWise Recruitment for our multinational manufacturing clients in Limerick.
➡️ Initial 12 month contract on offer.
➡️ Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Allen Bradley Guard Logix, Schneider, Pilz Safety PLCs and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View HMI software.
➡️ Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, Distributed Systems, data analytics, RFID systems would be beneficial.
NOTE: No sponsorship is provided for this role so applicants need to already have Irish / EU citizenship OR the relevant Stamp / Visa in place.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Update & Validate PLC and control software as part of the installation of a highly automated production line.
Develop User, Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Work as part of a team to develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment.
Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
Fault-find complex automation equipment
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards
Adopt and promote a strong cultural Credo based code of conduct at Johnson & Johnson.
Ensure effective execution & closure on Quality System documentation.
Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules

Primary Tasks

Integration and Debug of Machine control software.
Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs
Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, plan and execute multiple tasks to tight schedules, to ensure deliverables on time and within budget.
Highly motivated self-starter
Ability to document own work clearly and precisely
Strong communication skills and provide technical expertise.
Monitor and analyse opportunities for the development of new or improved solutions.
Provide training and mentoring to less experience staff.

Skills, Abilities and Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science OR equivalent
5/6 years’ experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team.
Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Allen Bradley Guard Logix, Schneider, Pilz Safety PLCs and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View HMI software.
Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, Distributed Systems, data analytics, RFID systems would be beneficial
Accustomed to working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control.

Please call Conor Twomey today for further information on 087-0907204 or email: ctwomey@careerwise.ie
CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)
Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.
We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.
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