Automation Engineer

Cully; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Income protection

Death in service

Learning and development

Bike to work

Company laptop

Company phone

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CULLY are recruiting an Automation Engineer for the Automation department in Ireland. The role is full-time, with a 6-month probation, reporting to the Automation Manager and occasional travel for project needs.

You will work on large utilities projects with a Senior Engineer, transitioning to the project team to support clients nationwide. Strong debugging and communications are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree level 8 in Electrical, Automation and Control engineering.
• 5 years post-qualification experience in automation engineering.
• PLC programming experience on Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Schneider or Omron.
• SCADA experience such as ICONICS, Intouch, Wonderware, WinCC or similar.
• Experience with electrical/instrument equipment and control systems.
• Strong communication and customer liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in control and automation designs for water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare project documentation including FDS and OMMs.
• Designs and drawings for systems, software and electrical aspects.
• Support all control systems within projects ensuring on-time delivery.
• Design and programming of PLC/HMI controls and SCADA/telemetry systems.
• Test control panels and automation systems (FAT/SAT) and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers and vendors; provide technical support.

Education

Degree Level 8 in Engineering - Electrical, Automation and Control

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens PLC

ABB

Schneider

Omron

ICONICS

Intouch

Wonderware

WinCC

Job description

CULLY are currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer for the Automation department. This is a full time and permanent role reporting to the Automation Manager and includes regular travel based on project needs. This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The Automation Engineer will be initially working on large utilities projects with a Senior Automation Engineer but will ultimately transition to the projects team supporting clients throughout the country. The candidate should have strong debugging skills with electrical/Instruments and computer knowledge, and the ability to deal with customer queries.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in control and automation designs for projects related to the Water and Wastewater industry


• Preparation of project documentation including FDS and OMM's.


• Responsible for Systems, Software and Electrical Drawings


• Supporting all aspects of the control systems within projects and ensure all aspects are completed on time


• Design and programming of PLC/HMI control systems


• Design and implementation of SCADA systems


• Design and implementation of Telemetry systems


• Testing of control panels and automation systems including FAT and SAT


• Work on own initiative on smaller projects and work as part of a team on larger projects


• Liaise with the clients and Project Managers


• Liaise with system vendors to source automated solutions


• Provide technical support to existing customers

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time as necessitated by business demands.

Skills Required

• Degree Level 8 in Engineering - Electrical, Automation and Control


• 5 years’ post qualification experience and strong interest in automation engineering
  
• PLC Programming experience on any such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Schneider or Omron


• SCADA experience such as ICONICS, Intouch, Wonderware, WinCC or similar platforms


• Previous experience in technical/hands on role and working with electrical/Instrument equipment


• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, willing to learn and capable of learning in live project environments


• Previous relevant experience in water/power systems an added advantage and instrumentation/measurement experience a distinct advantage


• Knowledge of object orientated programming


• Ability to show initiative and complete out on assigned tasks


• Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Must be highly proficient in spoken and written English


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Ability to collaborate at a variety of levels, coupled with excellent organisation, planning and team building skills


• In addition to problem solving, project management ability is essential


• Demonstrate a professional and positive approach to work


• Ability to demonstrate strong customer relationship management skills


• Full, clean driving licence

What We Offer

CULLY are committed to its employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as a company vehicle, company pension scheme, enhanced annual leave with service, Income Protection Insurance, Death in Service Benefit, Learning and Development opportunities, bike to work scheme, company laptop, company phone and flexible working arrangements.

Cully Automation is an expanding Irish business that encourages career development and progression of their workforce. The successful candidate will develop the skills to provide professional service in both workshop and field based environments.