Job Description
Senior Controls Engineer position available for a Hybrid based role in Athlone, Ireland. Summary: Design, commission, and manage automation and control systems for a Medical Device company. We have a new opening for a Senior Controls Engineer with a Medical Device company based in Athlone. This position will be a Hybrid based role, with a requirement to be onsite 1-2 days per week. As a Senior Controls Engineering Specialist, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the New Product side and assisting with New Products & Technologies into Business. This is a new position within the team, you will be working closely with the Corporate Teams designing Equipment, guiding people on site, assisting in training, spotting skill gaps, and identifying what technology is needed. Responsibilities: * Leading the development and commissioning of automation and control systems * Designing, specifying, programming, simulating, testing, and providing start-up assistance for automation and control systems * Focusing on levels 1 to 3 of the ISA pyramid, working closely with project teams and OEMs to deliver optimum solutions for the business Some key responsibilities include: * Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects with direct responsibility for control systems * Lead discussions with project teams, provide technical support, and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection * Collaborate with OEM teams to design, develop, and test PLC code in accordance with site coding standards * Fine-tune PLC code during the testing and development phase of projects, conducting system testing and troubleshooting to resolve issues * Develop and test different aspects of automation systems including robotics, vision, PLC, HMI/SCADA, Motion Control, etc. Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Computer Sciences, or a relevant field * Over 10 years in an Engineering role, preferably in Medical Devices, Life Sciences, or Pharma * Excellent knowledge of control system engineering in the automation and overall operation of complex electro-mechanical systems Key skills and qualifications include: * Expertise in Process Automation and Systems Integration * Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems including Servo motion control and Factory Talk View ME/SE * Familiarity with Siemens PLC platforms (e.g., TIA Portal, Win CC) is highly desirable * Proficiency in PLC programming languages such as ladder logic, function block diagram (FBD), and structured text (ST) * Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, Factory Talk) * Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and techniques for securing SCADA systems Benefits: * Competitive salary and benefits package * Healthcare * Employer Pension Contribution * Hybrid position – 1-2 days onsite per week