Automation Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd

Cork

On-site

EUR 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly bonuses

Paid overtime

PRSA pension with employer contrib

Health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

NeoDyne is hiring an Automation Engineer to expand our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team in Cork. You will work on leading-edge automation projects for sectors like Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, focusing on PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and data-driven improvements.

The role is a full-time position based in Cork with competitive salary and benefits. NeoDyne emphasizes a People First culture, collaboration, and continuous learning within a global delivery network.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS or related field.
3+ years automation engineering experience.
Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
Experience with validated automation systems in pharma or food/beverage.
Full Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

Join a team of digital manufacturing/automation engineers to deliver projects at customer sites.
Develop design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans for cGMP equipment per GAMP 5.
Design and code industrial process automation solutions on PLCs.
Produce I/O schedules and functional design specifications.
Design and configure HMI/SCADA interfaces.
Commission control systems in the field and perform testing.
Provide troubleshooting and support to engineering, manufacturing, and facilities.

Skills

Automation engineering

Process instrumentation

Control networks

Validated automation

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

AVEVA Wonderware

GAMP 5

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Competitive salary

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Automation Engineer to join our growing Integration & Digital Manufacturing team.Our Engineerswork 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.
Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).
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?