Automation Engineer

Integrated Control Solutions Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Control Solutions Ltd in Cork is seeking an Automation Engineer to join a site-based team supporting a high-volume liquids facility. You will work on PLC, SCADA and S88-compliant Batch systems, plus other industrial controls, with a strong operations focus.

You will install, commission and modify control systems, troubleshoot faults, support continuous improvement, and maintain technical, batch and validation documentation while liaising with operations teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years’ experience as Automation Engineer in an operational plant environment.
• Demonstrable experience with PLC/SCADA and batch systems in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day automation and batch system support to site operations as part of a multi-disciplinary automation team.
• PLC, SCADA and Batch configuration, programming and fault-finding.
• On-site installation, commissioning and modification of control and batch systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to batch performance, uptime and repeatability.
• Production, maintenance and control of technical, batch and validation documentation.
• Liaising closely with site stakeholders, operations teams and external vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Batch processing

Industrial automation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Siemens PLC

Aveva InTouch

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware InBatch

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Integrated Control Solutions is a trusted provider of automation and electrical engineering services, delivering innovative solutions to industry since 1998.

This site-based role in Cork will involve providing hands‑on automation support to a large-volume liquid processing facility, working with a range of control platforms. The role has a strong operational focus, with particular emphasis on PLC, SCADA and S88-compliant Batch systems, alongside other industrial control systems and hardware.

Reporting to the Automation Manager, the Automation Engineer will be part of a strong site-based automation team, supporting day-to-day plant operations and continuous improvement activities.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day automation and batch system support to site operations as part of a multi-disciplinary automation team
• PLC, SCADA and Batch configuration, programming and fault-finding
• On-site installation, commissioning and modification of control and batch systems
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to batch performance, uptime and repeatability
• Production, maintenance and control of technical, batch and validation documentation
• Liaising closely with site stakeholders, operations teams and external vendors

Requirements: applicants should possess the following as a minimum:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Automation Engineer
• Demonstrable experience in industrial control systems within an operational plant environment
• PLC programming experience: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens
• SCADA experience: One or more of the following - Aveva InTouch, System Platform, FactoryTalk View.

Experience in the following would be desirable:

• Strong experience with S88 batch systems, preferably Wonderware InBatch, including recipe lifecycle support and batch troubleshooting
• Other PLC / SCADA platforms
• SQL coding experience
• SSRS report development
• Electrical installations
• Industrial networks: EtherNet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, AS-i
• ATEX regulations
• Machinery Safety Standards
• Experience in the liquids processing industry

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established automation team supporting site-critical control and batch systems within a major processing operation. The position is available immediately, with a competitive remuneration package available for the right candidate.

Reference ID: Senior Automation Engineer