Job Description
**Senior Controls Engineer** A highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer is sought to lead the development and commissioning of automation and control systems, with a focus on levels 1 to 3 of the ISA pyramid. 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. **Key Responsibilities:** • 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. • Complete controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget. • Assess existing technologies and processes, researching and implementing new control technologies. **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. **Skills:** • 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