Job Description
Senior Automation Engineer required for a 12-month contract position with a medical device manufacturing client in Limerick.
Key responsibilities include developing machine design control systems, PLC and control software, and leading an automation team to deliver robust technical solutions.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, and 5-6 years' experience working with automated control systems.
Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley Control Logix 5000, Allen Bradley Guard Logix, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs, and Wonderware Intouch/Archestr A, Factory Talk View HMI software.
Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics, and RFID systems would be beneficial.
Valid working visa for Ireland required.
Job Description:
- Develop machine design control systems, including servo motion and high-speed device integration.
- Develop, test, and install PLC and control software in a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment.
- Develop User, Functional, and Detailed Design Specifications.
- Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications.
- Lead Automation team as part of a project, to deliver robust technical solutions as per project timelines.
- Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems.
- Fault-find complex automation equipment.