Automation Engineer

Jabil; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Ireland—Blanchardstown requires an Automation & Controls engineer to design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics and automation for production lines. You will develop, implement, and test maintenance plans and tooling, while documenting engineering changes and ensuring equipment reliability.

You will lead complex projects, define validation plans, perform root-cause analyses, and mentor others, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations within a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Automation & Controls or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial process automation.
• Strong automation, robotics, and control systems expertise.
• Clear documentation and communication of complex concepts.
• Ability to apply data-driven decision making and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation systems.
• Define validation strategies and develop test plans.
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for reliability improvements.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control.
• Mentor junior contributors and promote standardized best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation and readiness for deployment.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Advance continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation & Controls

Electrical Engineering

Technical certifications

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

TCP/IP networking

Vision systems

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, designs, analyzes, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling.

Under general direction, designs, analyzes, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation systems
• Define validation strategies and develop test plans
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for reliability improvements
• Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control
• Mentor junior contributors and promote standardized best practices
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation and readiness for deployment
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Advance continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies to optimize performance and efficiency.

Required

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Technical certifications or related engineering.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience 5-8 years in manufacturing/industrial process automation within regulated manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrate strong expertise in automation principles, robotics, and control systems; apply advanced problem-solving techniques and analytical methods
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and maintain precise documentation.
• Utilize statistical tools and data visualization for decision-making; manage scope, risks, and priorities in dynamic environments
• Institutionalize standards and continuous improvement practices
• Collaborate across functions to ensure integration and operational readiness

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Python, SQL etc.
• Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.

Strong communication skills

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting PLC & HMI.
• Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.
• Vision Systems & Machine Learning for Automated Production Inspections & API Integration