2027 Graduate Automation Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Overtime Paid

Graduation Day Paid

Income Protection

Life Assurance

PRSA Pension

Flexible Working

Professional Certifications

Cycle to work

Job summary

NeoDyne is recruiting a Graduate Automation Engineer to join the System Integration team in Galway. The two-year programme places you in projects across Industrial Automation, including PLC/SCADA design, MES and control logic programming, with on-site testing and commissioning.

You will develop technical docs, travel to customer sites, and benefit from a structured induction and a people-first culture. The role is full-time and based at the Galway office with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Automation/ Mechanical/ Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full Irish driving license or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing process improvement role or Work Placement.
• Experience programming PLCs

Responsibilities

• Be placed in projects across Industrial Automation including PLC/SCADA design and MES.
• Develop technical documentation and interact with customers.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, testing and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Self-learning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/ Automation/ Mechanical/ Instrument Eng

Job description

Location: On site / Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Product and Innovation | Automation & AI
Salary: Competitive salary

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 Galway 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?

Our induction programme revolves around a 70-20-10 model for learning and development.

• 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.

Experience & skills

Required

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Automation/ Mechanical/ Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.
• Full Irish driving license or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.
• 0-2 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing process improvement role or Work Placement.
• Experience programming PLCs

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• 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?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Graduation Day
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Flexible Working
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Cycle to work scheme

With our diverse range of business specialisations, customers, and industries that we serve, we offer an unrivalled programme designed to accelerate your personal and professional development. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US.

NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.