Automation Engineer

Douglas Control and Automation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Control and Automation in Cork seeks an Automation Engineer to plan, design, coordinate and deliver automation projects supporting new product development and operations.

The role focuses on implementing automation and control systems, ensuring compliance, and delivering project outputs on schedule while collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering is required.
• 1-5 years experience in Automation ideally in a regulated environment.
• Desirable: PLC programming and equipment commissioning or validation.

Responsibilities

• Supports assembly, commissioning, and ongoing development of equipment and automation/control systems.
• Gathers and documents automation project requirements for planning and maintenance.
• Assists with regulatory reviews to identify improvements for compliance.
• Provides support across automation projects and delivers outputs on schedule.
• Reviews changes to project scope and helps with cost/timeline impacts.
• Coordinates with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure deliverables.

Skills

Automation

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our team in Cork. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, and delivering automation projects that support new product development and operational goals. The role will also contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators and support wider business and engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the assembly, commissioning, and ongoing development of equipment and automation/control systems, including identifying reliability concerns and potential system upgrades.
• Gathers and documents automation-related project requirements to assist with planning, resource allocation, and maintenance activities.
• Assists with reviews and assessments relating to regulatory requirements, helping identify areas where processes, equipment, or systems may require improvement to maintain compliance.
• Provides support across automation projects and contributes to the preparation and delivery of project outputs in line with agreed schedules.
• Reviews straightforward changes to project scope and assists in gathering the technical and supporting information required to assess potential impacts on project cost and timelines.
• Works closely with engineering teams and internal stakeholders to coordinate activities, communicate progress, and ensure project deliverables are completed effectively.

Skills:

Essential:

• Degree in engineering
• 1-5 years experience in Automation ideally in a regulated environment.

Desirable:

• Practical knowledge of PLC programming and control systems.
• Previous experience with equipment commissioning, qualification, or validation activities.