Automation Engineer Job In Connacht

Automation Engineer sought to support growth in the West of Ireland, with responsibilities including automation and control systems design, programming, simulation, and testing.

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to support our continued growth in the West of Ireland. This position will include responsibility for automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an IO list, hardware specification and PLC HMI programs from an FDS or Control Philosophy.
• Set up modem links, radio links, web-based remote SCADA access, control server set-up and maintenance.
• On-site commissioning of PLC system with electrical commissioning engineers.
• Implement code changes on the automation systems under change control where required.
• Investigate and provide technical advice and support to process engineers and other engineering disciplines on automation-related issues.
• Operate according to SOPs developed for site engineering and maintenance.
• Partner with different disciplines to deliver automation projects in accordance with guidelines.
• Generate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the Automation systems as required.
• Provide support to tendering department on Automation projects - specifying Hardware, programming time etc.
• Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.

Technical Requirements:

• Working Knowledge of PLC's & HMI's: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider & Unitronics.
• Field bus/Communication protocols: Can Bus, Device Net, Control Net, Profibus, CC-link, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, Profi Net.
• SCADA Packages: Wonderware Intouch, Indusoft, Citect, Broadwin, Iconics and OPC Servers.
• M2 M Platforms: Leased Line, GSM, GPRS/3 G, Broadband, Fibre and Radio modems and Telemetry.
• Structured Query Language (SQL), Web Browser, VB Script, SMS Functionality.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in industry, preferably in a water, wastewater or related industry.
• We are also looking for graduates experienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and vision systems in operating environments.

Benefits:

• Company Phone
• Laptop
• Company Vehicle