Automation Engineer - Ireland

TEXVIA; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social insurance

Private medical insurance

International project exposure

Job summary

TEXVIA is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Cork team. You will design, develop and troubleshoot PLC-based automation projects for international clients, including on-site engagements.

The role requires 1–3 years in industrial automation, strong PLC skills, and fluency in English to communicate across teams. You will collaborate with engineering, project and commissioning groups to ensure successful delivery, document issues and improvements, and travel as needed to support global

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Strong experience with PLCs including programming, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of control systems, electrical schematics and field instrumentation.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC-based industrial automation systems.
• Provide engineering design support and on-site/remote technical assistance to global clients.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and commissioning teams to ensure system performance and integration.
• Document technical issues, solutions, and process improvements within internal systems.
• Communicate effectively with international clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Control systems

Electrical schematics

Field instrumentation

SCADA/HMI

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

English fluency

Travel willingness

PI System

Tools

PI System

Job description

TEXVIA is on a mission to empower industrial companies with smart automation and data-driven insights. We provide solutions such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industrial IoT connectivity, and AI-driven analytics to transform factories into intelligent, efficient operations.

Headquartered in Ireland with a global outlook and a strategic presence in Egypt, TEXVIA serves industries including Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, and Energy. We are known for our human-centered approach-working closely with clients to assess digital maturity and deliver tailored solutions.

Our core services include MES & SCADA implementation, IIoT platform deployment, and AI/analytics for industrial operations.

• Location: Cork, Ireland
• Employment Type: Full-time / Contract

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in industrial automation. The successful candidate will support international clients, including on-site engagements, and must be fluent in English to ensure effective communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC-based industrial automation systems
• Provide engineering design support and on-site/remote technical assistance to global clients
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and commissioning teams to ensure system performance, integration, and successful project delivery
• Document technical issues, solutions, and process improvements within internal systems
• Communicate effectively with international clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

Mandatory Requirements

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation environments
• Strong experience with PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, commissioning)
• Hands-on commissioning experience in industrial automation projects
• Solid understanding of control systems, electrical schematics, and field instrumentation
• Ability to diagnose and resolve automation and integration issues, both on-site and remotely
• Exposure to SCADA/HMI systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
• Willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments
• Valid US, Canadian, or European visa, or citizenship (to support international project mobility)

Highly Preferred

• Experience in Pharma / Life Sciences or Food & Beverage industries
• Exposure to MES or data historians (e.g., PI System)
• Understanding of GMP and regulated environments
• Experience with OT/IT system integration

What We Offer

• Social insurance and private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work on international, high-impact automation projects
• Supportive, collaborative, and innovative team culture