Job Description
Senior Controls Engineer position available with a Medical Device company in Athlone, Ireland. The role involves leading the development and commissioning of automation and control systems.
**Job Summary:** Experienced Controls Engineer required to design, develop, and implement automation and control systems for a Medical Device company in Athlone, Ireland.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Athlone, Ireland. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development and commissioning of automation and control systems, designing and specifying automation and control systems, and collaborating with OEM teams to design, develop, and test PLC code.
**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.
- 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.