Automation Engineer

Aureol Global Connections; Longford Municipal District; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aureol Global Connections is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and control systems within a manufacturing setting. You will perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems and assist with commissioning of new automation projects.

You will support engineering and production teams during new product introductions and process improvements, document activities for

Qualifications

• Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related engineering qualification (minimum Level 6).
• 2+ 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.

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.
• Willingness to work a 4-cycle shift system

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechatronics

Automation knowledge

Robotics

PLCs

Sensors & vision systems

Schematic reading

CMMS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation engineering qualification (min Level 6)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

CMMS

Vision systems

Job description

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.

Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related engineering qualification (minimum Level 6).

2+ 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.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Willingness to work a 4-cycle shift system