Automation Engineer - Manufacturing & Equipment Maintenance

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. in Dublin, Ireland seeks an experienced automation and fabrication technician to join the manufacturing operations team.

You will perform hands-on machine assembly, installation, commissioning, and maintenance across production lines. You will troubleshoot automation, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues, read mechanical drawings, and support testing, calibration, and validation of systems.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in a relevant engineering field is required or preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation, fabrication and production processes.
• Certifications in PLC, automation or maintenance are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support automation, fabrication, and production activities in manufacturing operations.
• Perform hands-on machine assembly, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Support fabrication activities including machine modification and setup.
• Troubleshoot automation, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure smooth machine operation and continuity.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
• Support process improvement and automation enhancement projects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specs, and electrical schematics for setup.
• Support testing, calibration, and validation of automation systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and production requirements.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical drawings interpretation

Production optimization

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

Automation systems

Industrial maintenance

Fabrication tooling

Job description

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. in Dublin, Ireland seeks an experienced automation and fabrication technician to join the manufacturing operations team.

You will perform hands-on machine assembly, installation, commissioning, and maintenance across production lines. You will troubleshoot automation, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues, read mechanical drawings, and support testing, calibration, and validation of systems.