Job Description
SL Controls provides Equipment System Integration solutions to manufacturers, particularly those in the life sciences and technology sectors. Due to the ongoing growth and expansion of our business, we have a number of exciting engineering career opportunities available. The roles are based in various locations across Ireland as well as in our office in the USA. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions, so the work is rewarding and challenging. We also offer excellent opportunities for career progression. The Role: Senior Automation Engineer Location: Limerick Type: Onsite role, Permanent or Contractor Role Brief: The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, commissioning, and support of automation and control systems. You will also be responsible for automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing, and start-up assistance. In this role, you will be required to work closely with Vendors and OEMs to deliver the optimum solution for the client in a vendor package capacity. The candidate must possess the technical expertise to maintain, develop, troubleshoot, and validate these systems in a compliant manner. Skills Brief: Must have strong experience with either Allen Bradley or Siemens (Step7) PLC Systems but familiar with both platforms. Proven knowledge and experience with one or more of the following will be an advantage: SCADA Control Systems Vision Systems Pack equipment systems Cognex and Serialization experience – Some level of experience in all or any of these is highly advantageous but subject matter expert level experience is NOT required Experience in the validation of automated processes for pharmaceuticals. Experience in implementation and troubleshooting of SQL database systems for real-time process data collection is an advantage. IT/Networking experience would be advantageous. Person Brief: Candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or equivalent, with emphasis in software development, electrical, electronic, or automation discipline, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industry, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, blue chip, or relevant GMP manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving skills. Opportunity Brief: This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry-leading technology solutions. SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers. Company Brief: SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets. Over the past 20 years, we have grown our business from a Sligo-based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster, and Florida, USA. We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEMs, and Technology providers. Find out more about working at SL Controls, our Sustainable Development Goals, and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr