Automation Engineer

Atlantach Technical Services; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and holiday entitle

Flexible hours

Remote working options

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Insurance

Further education financial assistance

Personal financial advisor

Bike to work

Engagement and company-wide events

Job summary

Atlantach Technical Services is hiring an Automation Engineer to support a high-profile medical device client in Limerick. The role focuses on developing and testing PLC/HMI software within a highly automated, 24/7 production environment and leading a project automation team.

You will work with a cross-functional team, drive design specifications, ensure quality system documentation, and promote best practices in control system development. Remote working options may be role-dependent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Allen Bradley PLC experience preferably Studio 5000.
• Good working knowledge of networks and equipment integration preferably ethernet IP, Profibus, Device-net, point I/O.
• Good working knowledge of SCADA systems, preferably Factorytalk, Wonderware Intouch, ArchestrA.
• Good working knowledge of GAMP 5.
• Good working knowledge of GDP, preferably experience in Med device.
• Experience in low voltage system, 24V fault finding level.

Responsibilities

• Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high-speed device integration.
• Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, 24/7 validated production environment.
• Develop User, Functional and Detailed Design Specifications.
• Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications.
• Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment.
• Lead Automation team as part of a project, to deliver robust technical solutions as per project timelines.
• Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems.
• Fault-find complex automation equipment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC

Studio 5000

Networking

SCADA systems

GAMP 5

Tools

FactoryTalk

Wonderware Intouch

Job description

Atlantach is an engineering solutions company specialising in Project Management, Operations & Maintenance and Commissioning.

Industries we work in

Worldwide Operations

Ireland | Europe | USA

Join Our team

At Atlantach Technical Services, Ambition drives us to continuously improve and grow. Teamwork strengthens our collaboration and respect. Success is achieved together. Join us in shaping your career, where ambition is realised, teamwork is at our core and success is celebrated.

Currently, we are hiring an Automation Engineer to support a very high-profile medical device client in Limerick

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high-speed device integration.
• Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment
• Develop User, Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
• Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
• Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment.
• Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
• Lead Automation team as part of a project, to deliver robust technical solutions as per project timelines.
• Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems.
• Fault-find complex automation equipment
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards
• Adopt and promote a strong cultural Credo based code of conduct
• Ensure effective closure on Quality System documentation and NC/CAPA actions
• Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules

Authority:

• You have authority to stop the job if you feel there is an unsafe work practice which could result in a risk of injury, have an environmental impact or risk to equipment and other personnel.
• Carry out your duties to meet Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements at all times.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years Allen Bradley PLC experience preferably Studio 5000
• Good working knowledge of networks and equipment integration preferably ethernet IP, Profibus, Device-net, point I/O.
• Good working knowledge of SCADA systems, preferably Factorytalk, Wonderware Intouch, ArchestrA
• Good working knowledge of GAMP 5
• Good working knowledge of GDP, preferably experience in Med device
• Experience in low voltage system, 24V fault finding level
• Machine safety background desirable
• Experience with robot setup and integration desirable

At Atlantach we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlements.
• Flexible hours and remote working options; role dependant.
• Pension Scheme.
• Healthcare Insurance cover.
• Further education financial assistance.
• Access to a personal financial advisor.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employee engagement and company-wide events.

Atlantach is an Equal Opportunities Employer