Automation Engineer - Kildare Permanent | Full-time | Site-Based The Company Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing business operating within a highly automated production environment. They have made significant investments in technology and digital systems to drive efficiency and performance, and continue to evolve their engineering capabilities as part of a broader growth strategy. Due to ongoing development, our client is now seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team. The Role This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and technology, with a strong emphasis on communication, coordination, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring that production systems are connected, optimised, and effectively supporting the wider business. Key responsibilities include: Supporting and maintaining automated production and control systems across site Working closely with engineering, IT, and operations teams to improve system performance Acting as a link between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication across departments Troubleshooting and resolving issues across electrical and automated systems Supporting upgrades, modifications, and ongoing improvement projects Coordinating with external suppliers and partners where required Assisting with system integration, data flow, and process visibility across the plant Documenting systems and supporting knowledge sharing within the team This is a collaborative role where strong communication and teamwork are just as important as technical ability. The Candidate Our client is seeking an engineer with: Experience in automation, controls, or industrial engineering environments Exposure to PLC systems, sensors, and electrical control systems Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across different teams A collaborative approach and confidence engaging with operations, engineering, and external stakeholders A proactive, problem-solving mindset Interest in modern manufacturing technologies and system integration A background in manufacturing or production environments would be a strong advantage. Package Our client offers a competitive and progressive package, including: Salary: €40,000 - €55,000 Pension: Company pension scheme Training: Ongoing technical and professional development Environment: Modern, automated production facility Progression: Strong long-term growth opportunities within a developing business BMS Performance specialises in recruiting Engineering professionals, nationally. We'll enable you to develop your career. At the heart of our approach is listening - getting to know you, your skills, experiences, and most importantly what you want from your career. We recruit within the Industrial, Manufacturing, Construction, IT, Engineering, and Corporate markets. Please call our consultants to arrange an interview. We have many other roles available, so feel free to contact Ross to discuss how we can help you! Skills: automation iot kildare manufacturing production Benefits: pension