2027 Graduate Automation Engineer

NeoDyne

Cork

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

PRSA pension with employer contributes

Flexible Working

Personalised Career Development Plan

Professional Certifications

Cycle to work scheme

Competitive starting salary with year‑

Paid Overtime

Paid Graduation Day

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to join the System Integration team in Cork. The two-year graduate programme offers hands-on project placements across Industrial Automation, PLC/SCADA design, MES, and site testing.

You will generate technical documentation, travel to customer sites, and benefit from a competitive salary with year-on-year bonuses, health insurance, and a strong focus on professional development within NeoDyne's People First culture.

Qualifications

This graduate programme targets recent engineers with a relevant degree.
Driver's license required within 12 months of starting the role.
Experience in manufacturing or process industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

Our two-year programme places you on projects across Industrial Automation.
Design PLC and SCADA, develop control logic, and assist site testing/commissioning.
Generate technical documentation and support customers on projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Instrument Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

MES

Job description

Want to work with the technology that keeps factories, utilities and critical infrastructure running? Interested in PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems? Want to see the systems you engineer come to life on site?

Launch your career with us and open a world of opportunities!

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight. Our expertise also extends to power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Graduate Automation Engineer to join our expanding System Integration team. Our graduate programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills. Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

This Graduate opportunity is offered as a full-time permanent contract, based at our Cork Office, with an excellent salary and benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

What might I be doing?

Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business. Projects will be spread across all areas of Industrial Automation and could include PLC and SCADA design, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), control logic programming, control panel hardware design, and site testing & commissioning.
Generating technical documentation and dealing with customers will also be key parts of our graduate programme to help develop your soft skills. You will also have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to get involved in installation, testing, and commissioning.

What about training?

70% On-the-job Learning: You'll get stuck in from Day 1, working on real projects, delivering real business value to our customers both on-and off-site.
20% Learning from others: You'll be part of a team, working with subject matter experts and interacting with our customers daily. You'll receive support and guidance, and an invaluable opportunity to learn from former graduates who've seen it and done it.
10% Formal Education: We'll help you become an expert in your chosen field, backed up by formal e-learning and classroom training. This extends to attaining professional certifications where relevant to our business specialisations.

Required

Experience & skills

Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Automation/ Mechanical/ Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.
Full Irish driving licence or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.

Desired

0-2 years' experience in a similar manufacturing process improvement role or Work Placement.
Experience programming PLCs

Characteristics

Work well as part of a team.
Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
Can prioritise and coordinate work.
Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Can multitask and work well under pressure.
Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?