Automation Controls Engineer - 24/7 Shift

NIRAS Limited; Connacht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRAS Limited seeks a Controls Engineer (Automation) to support and maintain automated manufacturing equipment on a 24/7 shift basis. You will troubleshoot, optimise systems and drive continuous improvement across PLCs, robotics, HMIs and PC-based controls.

Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability, performance, and availability through documentation and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in automation, electrical, instrumentation or mechatronics.
• 2–3 years experience in automation, controls or manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, SCADA and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Work with Maintenance Technicians to resolve equipment problems.
• Support and maintain PLCs, control systems and robotics.
• Assist with serialization, track & trace systems and PC-based control systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices.
• Support wider Engineering and Maintenance teams as needed.

Skills

PLCs

Robotics

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree or higher qualification

Trade qualification (Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

Industrial PCs

HMIs

Job description

NIRAS Limited seeks a Controls Engineer (Automation) to support and maintain automated manufacturing equipment on a 24/7 shift basis. You will troubleshoot, optimise systems and drive continuous improvement across PLCs, robotics, HMIs and PC-based controls.

Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability, performance, and availability through documentation and standards adherence.