Automation Engineer

Opto Recruitment; Longford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Opto Recruitment seeks a skilled Automation Engineer for a Medical Device manufacturing company in Ireland. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise automation and control systems to maximise production efficiency and reliability.

The role operates on a 4-cycle shift system and requires hands-on involvement in high-performance manufacturing environments. Key responsibilities include commissioning, integration of new systems, fault-finding across electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic,

Qualifications

• Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation degree (minimum Level 6) required.
• 4+ years’ experience with automation in manufacturing (injection moulding or medical devices).
• Strong PLC knowledge (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and robotics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and fault-finding on complex equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and control systems.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with commissioning and integration of new automation systems, including programming adjustments and configuration.
• Support engineering and production teams during new product introductions and process improvements.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and contractors during installation, testing, and validation phases.
• Document all maintenance activities in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all automation systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

PLCs

Robotics

Sensors

Vision systems

Schematic reading

CMMS

MS Office

Preventive maintenance

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation degree

Job description

A Medical Device manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role in a high performance manufacturing environment, where you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising automation and control systems to ensure maximum production efficiency and reliability.

This position operates on a 4- cycle shift system.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and control systems.
• Perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with the commissioning and integration of new automation systems, including programming adjustments and configuration.
• Support engineering and production teams during new product introductions and process improvements.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and contractors during installation, testing, and validation phases.
• Document all maintenance activities in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all automation systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related engineering qualification (minimum Level 6).
• 4+ years' experience working with automation systems in a manufacturing environment (injection moulding or medical devices preferred).
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar), robotics, sensors, and vision systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and fault-finding on complex automated equipment.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CMMS systems