Douglas Control & Automation are seeking a Controls Automation Engineer to join our ever growing Secondment team in Kilkenny.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide support for PLC, HMI, SCADA, and automation systems across the site• Act as the subject matter expert for Line Controllers and their integration with higher-level systems such as MES and OEE• Troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering challenges, including design conflicts and material or coordination issues• Manage and implement engineering change controls• Plan, design, and execute engineering studies and trials• Assess technical issues and determine their overall impact• Define and document design and process specifications• Prepare and maintain documentation in line with company standards• Support FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for new systems and equipment• Diagnose and resolve advanced control system issues in a live production environmentQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:• Level 7 NFQ qualification in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering or operations environment• Strong communication and analytical skills• Hands-on experience withAllen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, CodeSys, Schneider,Cognexcamera systems, and database management