Automation Engineer: Lean NPI, PLCs & ERP

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme (employee contribution)

Job summary

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for our Mountmellick operation in County Laois. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves supporting the manufacturing operation, developing SOPs, and driving process improvements across KPI targets.

You will design and validate equipment and processes for new product introductions, work with Product Development on quality targets, and contribute to Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years' engineer experience.
• Proficient CAD/Solid Modeling with drawings/schematics.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment and procedures.
• Methodical data collection, storage and presentation.
• Automation design and PLC programming knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and cross-level communication.
• Root Cause Corrective Action tools familiarity.
• Manufacturing standards ISO/RoHS/REACH knowledge.
• SAP ERP and Windchill familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and drive KPI improvements.
• Create, develop and maintain SOPs and technical documents; manage software.
• Perform first article testing and approve samples for new opportunities.
• Apply Lean practices to support Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Design, develop, commission, and validate equipment/process for new products and upgrades.
• Coordinate with Product Development on targets and quality.
• Create training videos, standard work, and process metrics tools.
• Maintain ERP engineering module and data accuracy.
• Support safety, environmental, and ergonomic efforts; ensure GMP compliance.
• Analyze KPI data and prepare management presentations.

Skills

CAD/Solid Modeling

Automation design

PLC programming

Data analysis

Lean tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical test equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Automation/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Windchill

SAP ERP

3D printing

Job description

Randstad Client Solutions Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer for our Mountmellick operation in County Laois. The role reports to the Engineering Manager and involves supporting the manufacturing operation, developing SOPs, and driving process improvements across KPI targets.

You will design and validate equipment and processes for new product introductions, work with Product Development on quality targets, and contribute to Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives.