Automation Engineer

BMS Performance Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Career progression

Job summary

BMS Performance Ireland is a specialist automation and machine-building company serving the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, recruiting a senior Automation Engineer in Limerick. You will own control system design from concept through commissioning, with exposure to cutting-edge automation technology and strong autonomy.

The role requires strong PLC programming, HMI/SCADA and vision systems skills, plus the ability to lead automation aspects of projects and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience designing PLC-based control systems for bespoke machinery.
• Strong programming and debugging of automation hardware.
• Ability to lead automation aspects of projects.
• Experience with commissioning and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation and control systems for bespoke machinery
• Program PLCs, HMIs, motion control and vision systems
• Develop electrical and hardware control system designs
• Support machine build, testing and factory acceptance activities
• Carry out commissioning and troubleshooting activities on customer sites
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams
• Develop technical documentation and support validation activities
• Lead automation aspects of projects and provide technical guidance when required

Skills

Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electronic Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Tools

HMI

SCADA

Vision systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Location: Limerick | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 DOE + Benefits

• Join a growing machine builder and automation specialist serving the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors
• Take ownership of control system design and automation projects from concept through to commissioning
• High level of autonomy with exposure to cutting-edge automation technology
• Strong package including healthcare, pension and excellent progression opportunities

THE COMPANY:

A specialist automation and machine-building company delivering bespoke manufacturing equipment and integrated automation solutions for leading medical device, pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations. The business designs, builds and commissions custom machinery, working on highly regulated projects where precision, innovation and technical excellence are critical. Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, they are looking to strengthen their controls and automation team with an experienced Automation Engineer.

THE ROLE:

This is a senior Automation Engineer position with responsibility for developing and delivering control systems for bespoke automation projects. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, taking ownership of automation design, programming, commissioning and technical problem-solving activities.

• Design and develop automation and control systems for bespoke machinery
• Program PLCs, HMIs, motion control and vision systems
• Develop electrical and hardware control system designs
• Support machine build, testing and factory acceptance activities
• Carry out commissioning and troubleshooting activities on customer sites
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and manufacturing teams
• Develop technical documentation and support validation activities
• Lead automation aspects of projects and provide technical guidance when required

THE PERSON:

This role will suit an experienced Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer who enjoys working autonomously and taking ownership of technically challenging projects. Candidates from machine building, special purpose machinery, manufacturing automation or systems integration environments are particularly well suited.

• Experience as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or Control Systems Engineer
• Strong PLC programming experience
• Experience with HMI, SCADA, vision systems and industrial networks
• Background in machine building, automation or manufacturing environments
• Electrical or electronic engineering qualification preferred
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline
• Strong troubleshooting and commissioning experience
• Comfortable managing projects and working independently

THE PACKAGE:

• €70,000 – €80,000 DOE
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Strong autonomy and project ownership
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to work with leading medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers

LOCATION:

Ideally based in Limerick, Clare, Tipperary or North Cork, but open to candidates within a reasonable commute of the Limerick facility.