Automation Engineer

Douglas Electronics Systems LTD; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Cork, Ireland is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide support for control systems in manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate must have a Level 8 degree in a related field and at least 3 years' experience in automation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automation software and designing control systems using Allen Bradley and Siemens. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to work with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Automation.
• Strong understanding of automated control systems.
• Proven experience with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support for automation and control systems in manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a technical point of reference for automation-related matters.
• Troubleshoot and update automation software as per quality standards.
• Design and deploy control software in automated manufacturing settings.

Skills

Automation PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Deliver support for automation and control systems involved in manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a technical point of reference for automation-related matters across the engineering team.
• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies aimed at boosting operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on project teams, offering expertise and guidance on control systems hardware and architectural decisions.
• Anticipate and address technical challenges to minimize disruption to operational goals.
• Troubleshoot, interpret, and update automation software in accordance with the site's quality standards.
• Design, verify, and deploy control software within a sophisticated, validated, and automated manufacturing setting.
• Build and connect software tools for automated systems, integrating them with the site’s existing digital analytics platforms.

Experience / Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field with equivalent technical experience is required.
• 3+ years experience in Automation.
• Strong understanding of automated control systems such as Allen Bradley & Siemens, robotics, and industrial automation. Proven experience with automation tools (e.g., PLC, SCADA, HMI).

Skills

• Automation PLC programming
• Allen Bradley
• Siemens

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT System Testing and Evaluation

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