Automation Engineer

FRS Recruitment; Trim; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer for a primarily office-based role in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, Ireland. You will work with Ignition and other SCADA platforms, liaising with clients during deployment and post-implementation support.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, and collaboration with junior engineers to deliver reliable SCADA solutions, with occasional site visits during deployment and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience developing SCADA and PLC solutions.
• Experience with Ignition, InTouch, and other SCADA design tools.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3).

Responsibilities

• Presales and design of new SCADA solutions and installations
• Liaising with Junior SCADA/Automation Engineers on PLC, HMI, and SCADA software implementation
• Creating software design specifications and associated documentation
• Using design tools such as InTouch, Ignition, Broadwin, and 1CC
• Interfacing with client IT departments regarding security
• Developing standards and specifications aligned with customer requirements

Skills

SCADA architecture

Ignition platform

Azure cloud

Modbus protocols

OPC protocols

5+ years SCADA/PLC

Schneider PLCs

AI technologies

SQL Database

Remote access tools

VB scripting

SQL

Ethernet TCP/IP

SCADA cybersecurity

Alarms management

Tools

InTouch

Ignition

Broadwin

1CC

Siemens WinCC

Wonderware

Job description

Job Description

Automation Engineer Dunboyne, Co. Meath A leading provider of OT, SCADA, telemetry, and communications solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer. Join a team delivering cutting-edge technologies and high-quality SCADA solutions. Overview This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits during deployment and commissioning phases. A major focus of the position involves working with Ignition, a web-based HMI, SCADA, and MES platform, to deliver a high-quality front-end SCADA solution to clients. The role requires ongoing communication with clients throughout implementation, as well as post-deployment support for system queries or issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Presales and design of new solutions and installations
• Responding to customer and client requests as they arise
• Liaising with Junior SCADA/Automation Engineers on PLC, HMI, and SCADA software implementation
• Creating software design specifications and associated documentation
• Using design tools such as InTouch, Ignition, Broadwin, and 1CC
• Flexible Training clients on systems once implemented
• Ensuring consistency of work across all projects
• Working to project deadlines
• Managing all files and licensing associated with projects
• Interfacing with client IT departments regarding security
• General housekeeping of all SCADA projects
• Developing standards and specifications aligned with customer requirements
• Creating standard libraries and productised solutions to improve efficiency in future project delivery
• Producing work breakdown structures for your own projects and those of junior engineers

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of SCADA system architecture and components
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware, or similar
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years' experience developing SCADA and PLC solutions
• Demonstrated experience in software development and solution design with Schneider PLCs or similar
• Experience using AI technologies
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Database Manager
• Familiarity with remote access tools (PC Anywhere, Remote Desktop, TeamViewer)
• Understanding of data science and statistics
• Ability to work with VB and SQL
• Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related industrial networking protocols
• Awareness of SCADA cybersecurity best practices
• Experience designing and managing SCADA alarms

Benefits

• Benefits: Work From Home TPBN1_IJ