Automation Design Engineer (12M, Limerick)

CareerWise Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment seeks an Automation Design Engineer/Manager for a multinational Medical Device client in Limerick. The role focuses on 3D design and prototype testing of automated equipment, requiring FEA knowledge to validate designs and drive efficiency in manufacturing.

Responsibilities include concept generation in 2D/3D CAD, leading design projects, coordinating with technology teams, and managing partnerships to advance next-gen automation across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or related field.
• Experience in automation equipment design.
• Knowledge of FEA to verify designs.
• Proven ability to lead design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype automated equipment.
• Lead development and testing activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners.
• Manage project milestones and risk.

Skills

3D CAD

2D CAD

FEA analysis

Automation design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

AUTOMATION DESIGN ENGINEER / MANAGER required for the 3D Design of manufacturing equipment for our multinational Medical Device client in Limerick.

Role will involve design and Prototype testing of Automated Equipment Technology Development.

Understanding of FEA techniques to verify design (preferably able to use FEA software to verify design).

NOTE: No sponsorship is provided for this role so applicants need to already have Irish / EU citizenship OR the relevant Stamp / Visa in place.

Responsibility: Design and Prototype testing of Automated Equipment Technology Development

• Provide first-class cost-effective design solutions for automated equipment for next generation Med Tech manufacturing equipment.
• Deep working knowledge & demonstrated capability to design automation equipment & processes.
• Generate Design concepts in 2D and 3D CAD of proposals to help drive project solutions and recommendations.
• Have an understanding of FEA techniques to verify design, preferably able to use FEA software to verify design.
• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and technical work in accordance with project objectives. Ensure that sound technical engineering concepts are applied.
• Maintain a network and open lines of communication with other technology teams across client, ensuring awareness and alignment with key stakeholder needs and new technology developments.
• Lead and develop new value propositions that employ the latest technologies to bring increased efficiencies to the manufacturing supply chain
• Develop Proof of Principle (POP) activities to de-risk proposed solutions and drive these POP activities to completion, iterating the design where needed.

Responsibility: Project Management

• Provide a clear/concise Communications with both key stakeholders and Engineering Teams
• Ensure customer requirements are met and that customer feedback/recommendations are sought to allow closure of successful use cases.
• Manage key equipment partners and integrators for the development of automated manufacturing systems.
• Establish effective working relationships and develop new partnerships to optimize product development with partners across the organization.
• Establish Strong Relationships with new and potentially Key Vendors.
• Support and lead where appropriate in developing the following Project Management requirements:
• Report generation and project progress reporting.
• Key delivery metrics as per the stage gate process.
• Risk Analysis / Managing Risks and Issues.