Automation Engineer

IT Search; Shannon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Shannon is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and develop advanced control systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Automation or related fields, with proven experience in PLC programming and robotics integration. This full-time onsite role offers a starting salary of €70,000 plus bonus, pension, and health insurance, along with excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Health Insurance

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in controls design, PLC/HMI programming, and robotics/motion system integration.
• Skilled at reading and producing electrical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced control systems for custom automation and test equipment.
• Provide technical expertise across design, build, debug, and commissioning phases.
• Drive compliance with safety standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field

Job description

Automation Engineer

Electronics Manufacturing – Shannon (Onsite)

€70K + Bonus, Pension, Health Insurance, Career Progression

IT Search is partnering with one of Ireland’s most respected electronics manufacturers to recruit an Automation Engineer for their Shannon campus. Known for innovation, manufacturing excellence, and continuous growth, this organisation puts R&D at the centre of its success. As they expand their automation capabilities, this role offers the chance to take on challenging design projects and contribute to the development of cutting-edge production equipment used worldwide.

The Role

• Design and develop advanced control systems for custom automation and test equipment.
• Program PLCs/HMIs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and integrate robotics, servo drives, and vision systems.
• Provide technical expertise across design, build, debug, and commissioning phases.
• Drive compliance with safety standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Proven experience in controls design, PLC/HMI programming, and robotics/motion system integration.
• Skilled at reading and producing electrical documentation.
• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

This is a full-time, onsite role in Shannon with a starting salary of €70,000 plus bonus, pension, and health insurance. The company offers excellent long-term career progression in a highly innovative environment.

If interested, please apply at the link or contact Graeme King at IT Search for a confidential discussion.