Automation Engineer

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PRSA pension with employer

Paid Overtime

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Job summary

NeoDyne in Cork is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team. You will work on cutting-edge automation projects across Energy, Life Science, and Food & Beverage sectors, with a focus on PLC programming and HMI/SCADA design.

We value experience with Rockwell, Siemens, AVEVA and GAMP5, and offer a full-time role based in Cork with a strong salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years automation engineering experience.
• PLC programming and HMI/SCADA experience with Rockwell/Siemens/AVEVA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation design documents and test plans for cGMP equipment.
• Code and configure PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Prepare Functional Design specifications and I/O schedules.
• Commission and troubleshoot control systems on site.
• Mentor graduate/junior engineers and support teams.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

AVEVA Wonderware

Schneider Electric

Job description

Automation Engineer (Cork)

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Automation Engineer to join our growing Integration & Digital Manufacturing team. Our Engineers work on leading-edge automation projects, predominantly in the Energy, Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors. A background in GAMP 5 and experience with Siemens, Rockwell and AVEVA (Wonderware) products would be a distinct advantage. This role is offered as a full-time staff position, based out of 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.

Company 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.

Within our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team, 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a team of digital manufacturing/automation engineers managing and delivering projects to customer sites.
• Developing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP process equipment and following GAMP 5 guidelines.
• Design and coding of industrial process automation solutions on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Production of I/O schedules
• Preparation of Functional Design specifications
• Design and configuration of user interface systems for industrial control (HMI/SCADA)
• Design of control panels and creation of panel wiring schematics
• Commissioning of control systems in the field: I/O and instrumentation testing, full testing and commissioning of automation systems
• Fault finding of control systems (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Communication Networks etc.)
• Providing design and approval for hardware, software, and controls for automated systems.
• Working closely with customers to identify areas for improvement through the use of automation and data analytics technology.
• Providing technical and automation operational support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation and Facilities departments.
• Mentoring and training of graduate/junior engineers.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems or related field.
• 3+ years' automation engineering experience.
• PLC Programming Experience: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley.
• HMI/ SCADA Experience: Siemens/ Rockwell/ AVEVA/ Schneider.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
• Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).

Desired

• Experience working with validated Automation systems in the Pharmaceutical or Food Beverage manufacturing environment.
• Full Irish Driving Licence

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
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

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