Automation EngineerAbout Your New EmployerThe successful candidate will join a team of Automation Engineers, focusing on PLC programming and HMI screen development. You will lead assigned automation projects to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery to their global medical device customers.This role involves working in a multi-platform environment with software such as Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, and Siemens. Collaboration with the engineering design team on process flow diagrams, software design specifications, and test plans is essential. A strong background in automation/software development and an understanding of the full software/application development cycle are required.About Your New Responsibilities as an Automation Engineer:Develop, install, and debug code for new machines and updates to existing machines, ensuring compliance with specified customer requirements, including system integration and testing to GAMP 5 level.Ensure all work complies with required standards, conforming to company (cGMP) guidelines.Analyze, understand, fault-find, and modify software programs in-house, on customer sites, and remotely.Support the development of automation documentation, including process flow diagrams, software design specifications, automation test plans, and electrical sheets with IO lists, working closely with the project team.Specify automation hardware for projects with support/review from the Automation Manager.Maintain focus on software quality principles—maintainability, dependability, efficiency, and usability—in terms of code structure, documentation, revision history, and storage.Review and recommend changes to machine design based on software requirements/implications.Collaborate closely with the automation team, external developers, project designers, electricians, and operations to ensure all inputs and requirements are considered, delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.What Skills You Need:Third-level qualification in electronics, automation, computer science, or a related engineering discipline.Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in PLC program development with one of the following: Allen-Bradley (Control/Compact Logix), Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3), or Siemens (TIA Portal).Excellent understanding of machine automation logic and motion control.Experience in developing HMIs or other operator interfaces.Robotics integration experience (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) is an advantage but not essential.Machine vision integration experience (Cognex, Keyence) is an advantage but not essential.Experience working as part of a project team designing and building new automated machines to meet customer-specific requirements.What's Next?Click 'Apply Now' or contact us for more information.