Automation Engineer – Contract (PLC/SCADA Expert)

Sigmar Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer Contractor to deliver automation engineering services across workshop and client-site environments. You will design, program and test PLC/HMI and SCADA systems, while preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with client standards.

The role involves travel across Ireland and collaboration with project managers, vendors, and clients to meet milestones and deliverables on time.

Qualifications

• A Level 8 degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control.
• At least five years’ post-qualification experience in automation engineering.
• Strong PLC programming experience with major platforms (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley/ ABB/ Schneider/ Omron).
• Hands-on SCADA experience with ICONICS, InTouch, Wonderware, WinCC or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and debugging skills across industrial control systems.
• Good knowledge of automation systems and OO programming.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables within projects.
• Excellent written and spoken English and ability to document work.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland.
• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation designs per project requirements and client standards.
• Design and programme PLC and HMI systems across platforms.
• Design and implement SCADA and telemetry systems.
• Prepare functional design specs, manuals and drawings.
• Test control panels and systems including FAT and SAT.
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues in software and equipment.
• Coordinate interfaces with clients, managers and vendors.
• Provide progress updates and document handover artifacts.
• Travel to project locations across Ireland.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Fault-finding

Independent work

Technical documentation

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

ABB PLC

Schneider PLC

Omron PLC

ICONICS

InTouch

Wonderware

WinCC

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer Contractor to deliver automation engineering services across workshop and client-site environments. You will design, program and test PLC/HMI and SCADA systems, while preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with client standards.

The role involves travel across Ireland and collaboration with project managers, vendors, and clients to meet milestones and deliverables on time.