Automation Engineer (Medical Devices)

CREGG Group; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group is partnering with a leading medical device company to recruit an Automation Engineer for Galway. The role covers hands-on automation, controls, debugging, commissioning of equipment, and support across production ramp-up.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in PLC-controlled automated equipment, working in regulated environments, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. On-site role based in County Galway with clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Automation, Controls or Electrical Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.
• Experience supporting high-volume or highly automated production lines.
• Ability to diagnose problems across controls, electrical, mechanical and software systems.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally medical device, pharmaceutical or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on automation and controls support for automated manufacturing lines.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion, vision and machine-control issues to minimise downtime and restore production quickly.
• Investigate equipment faults and downtime, using structured root-cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Implement corrective actions and control-system improvements to enhance equipment reliability, performance and uptime.
• Support the installation, commissioning, debugging and start-up of new and modified automation equipment.
• Provide controls support during production ramp-up, hypercare and equipment optimisation.
• Diagnose issues across PLC software, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, networks and machine interfaces.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of automation components, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems and motion control.
• Contribute to automation standardisation, equipment improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support validation, verification and change control in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate controls documentation, software backups, schematics and technical procedures.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Quality teams to deliver reliable and robust automation solutions.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Vision systems

Electrical & software systems

Education

Automation/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC

Ignition HMI

Beckhoff

Epson robots

Cognex/Keyence vision

Job description

Cregg are hiring for an Automation Engineer I/II/III to join a leading Medical Device Company in Galway.

For more information contact Mark 086 190 1346 or [e-mail]

CREGG is delighted to be partnering with a leading machine-building company in Dundalk to recruit an experienced Automation Engineer for a permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to join

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on automation and controls support for automated manufacturing lines.

Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion, vision and machine-control issues to minimise downtime and restore production quickly.

Investigate equipment faults and downtime, using structured root-cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring issues.

Implement corrective actions and control-system improvements to enhance equipment reliability, performance and uptime.

Support the installation, commissioning, debugging and start-up of new and modified automation equipment.

Provide controls support during production ramp-up, hypercare and equipment optimisation.

Diagnose issues across PLC software, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, networks and machine interfaces.

Support integration and troubleshooting of automation components, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems and motion control.

Contribute to automation standardisation, equipment improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support validation, verification, Change Control and other activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Maintain accurate controls documentation, software backups, schematics and technical procedures.

Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Quality teams to deliver reliable and robust automation solutions.

Required Experience

Demonstrable experience in Automation, Controls or Electrical Engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.

Experience supporting high-volume or highly automated production lines.

Ability to diagnose problems across controls, electrical, mechanical and software systems.

Experience with commissioning, equipment start-up, debugging and production support.

Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally medical device, pharmaceutical or similar.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Technical Skills

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLC experience is essential.

Strong experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and control-system diagnostics.

Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, ideally Ignition.

Experience with industrial networks, I/O, sensors, actuators and machine interfaces.

Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems is preferred.

Exposure to Beckhoff, Epson robots and motion control is desirable.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC code and machine documentation.

Experience with commissioning, testing, software debugging and equipment support.

Knowledge of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or a related discipline.

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