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Job Description
Senior Automation Engineer required to provide subject matter expert software support for manufacturing processes and lead technical teams to deliver high-speed automation solutions.
SL Controls provides Equipment System Integration solutions to manufacturers in the life sciences and technology sectors. Due to ongoing growth, we have exciting engineering career opportunities available. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions, making the work rewarding and challenging. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression. **Role Overview** As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership in areas of PLC communications, vision, and RFID communications. You will direct the works of technical, validation, and less experienced engineering staff and interface with product team members, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, R&D, quality, and regulatory personnel. **Responsibilities** • Control and implement engineering changes • Conceive and develop approaches to problem-solving • Solve complex problems with conflicting design requirements • Design and lead complex engineering studies and experiments • Analyze complex problems and identify their impact • Set complex design and process requirements • Complete documentation in a timely manner • Lead and/or participate on technical cross-functional teams • Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies and regulations **Requirements** • Expert knowledge of PLC programming with Allen Bradley/Siemens/Codesys controls systems • Expert knowledge of Cognex vision systems • Working knowledge of RFID communications • Experience in generation/execution of software test plans • Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment **Person Specification** • Bachelor's degree in Industry Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence • 4+ years of experience in an automation engineering role with at least 2 years in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments • Based in the Sligo area or within a reasonable commute **Company Overview** SL Controls are experts in Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets. We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEMs, and Technology providers.