Automation Engineer

Baker Finn Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Finn Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer for a leading medical device manufacturer in County Cork. This onsite role involves hands-on automation support, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement across eight engineers in a fast-paced production environment.

You will respond quickly to production issues, update control software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain safe, reliable operations. On-site availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls is essential.
• Experience with Siemens is an advantage.
• Proficient in PLC programming and control-system troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine downtime and equipment issues to minimise production disruption.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Update and modify machine software as required.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications and improvement projects.
• Assist with maintenance and engineering projects.
• Troubleshoot automation and control-system issues.
• Work with production, maintenance and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Teamwork

On-site work

Job description

We are recruiting for an Automation Engineer on behalf ofa leading medical device manufacturing organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of eight engineers working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on automation and engineering support to ensure production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

The successful candidates will play a key role in responding to equipment issues, supporting production, upgrading machinery and contributing to ongoing maintenance and improvement projects.

Please note: this is a fully onsite position with no flexibility for remote or hybrid working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond promptly to machine downtime and equipment issues to minimise disruption to production.
• Provide day-to-day technical and engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Update and modify machine software as required.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications and improvements.
• Assist with maintenance and engineering projects.
• Troubleshoot automation and control-system issues.
• Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering colleagues to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality and manufacturing procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with Allen-Bradley is essential.
• Siemens experience is an advatage
• Previous experience working with similar automation technologies in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to production issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Broader experience across industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience supporting equipment upgrades or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

WHY JOIN?

• 12-month contract opportunity with a leading manufacturing organisation.
• Work alongside an experienced team of eight engineers.
• Gain exposure to automation, production support and equipment improvement projects.
• Opportunity to develop your skills across different automation technologies.