Job Description
Automation Engineer The Automation Engineer is responsible for managing, introducing, maintaining and troubleshooting various automated machines. They will be part of designing new equipment, programming, Rockwell, Allen Bradley & Siemens PLCs simulating, and testing automated machinery and processes to complete exact tasks. They will perform regular maintenance on automation equipment, performing repairs, and troubleshooting when necessary. The automation engineer will write requirements for quality assurance and machine operation and regularly calibrate and repair equipment. They will analyse production processes and develop automation solutions to support business, process and machine efficiencies overall. Responsibilities: Work on custom automation solutions, introducing new & transferred equipment through validation & into a controlled production environment. Lead & perform FAT/SAT at automation vendors. Program, configure, and integrate new equipment into existing systems. Provide technician direction and support to fellow team members. Provide technical support and training to other department resources. Assist in the development of internal training programs, activities, and initiatives. To include cost evaluation and return on investment (ROI) estimates. Verify accuracy of energy monitoring, energy reports, and calibration procedures. Assist in planning, organizing, monitoring, and oversight of all phases of test automation. Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to automation. Maintain correct stock levels of repair or replacement parts. Develop and document processes for internal automation and development projects. Actively support/solve intensified issues from both internal and external customers. Actively participate in design and code reviews from functional teams. Actively work with the customer to optimize the automation performance to deliver contracted KPIs. Assist in scheduling and defining resource needs. Lead the auditing of all current processes to identify opportunities for further automation. Take the lead in developing resilient continuous integration and delivery automation pipelines. Perform/lead test execution for both project and support-related activities. Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment. Experience with robotics, AI, machine learning & vision systems. Experience with project management. Solid understanding of computer programming and software development. Design & migration - Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests, alongside simulating protocols to validate that the machinery can do what is has been designed for. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer science engineering or similar field. 5+ years previous experience in an automation role (preferably within injection moulding) Strong understanding of various automation tools controls, computers, measurement sensors, actuators, automation testing software. Previous project administration/management an advantage Validation experience required. Experience with PLC, Agile, HMI, APIs, and SQL software and systems. Any applicant must have an existing work permit/ visa for Ireland along with fluent verbal and written English. Flexibility is a key requirement for this role. Reach out to Niamh on or for more details. Skills: Programming PLC's Automating processes vision systems.