Automation Engineer - PLC/DCS software experience, valid EU Work Permit & Irish Residency Required

Process Automation – Controls.Instruments.Validations, Inc.; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, seeks an Automation Engineer for our Kilkenny site in Ireland. This site-based role focuses on the development and implementation of control system software using Sattline, with progression into commissioning and startup activities across the project lifecycle.

You will work in a multinational manufacturing environment, collaborating with process engineers, operations, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid EU Work Permit and Irish residency.
• No agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify Sattline control software for tank farm operations.
• Support implementation of control strategies, interlocks, alarms, and process sequences.
• Review functional design specifications and process requirements.
• Participate in software testing and validation activities.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC/DCS software

Commissioning/Startup

Teamwork & communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Industrial Automation & Controls

Tools

Sattline

Job description

Automation Engineer

Location: Kilkenny, Ireland.

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the United States and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Science, F&B and Utilities industries.

We arelooking for a skilled Automation Engineer. This is a site-based role.

This role is an Automation Engineer working within a multinational manufacturing environment in County Kilkenny.

The Automation Engineer will initially focus on the development and implementation of control system software using Sattline. As the project progresses, the role will transition into commissioning and start-up activities, including I/O testing, water trials, Clean-In-Place (CIP) testing, and support during production runs.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an automation professional to gain exposure to process manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced engineering and operations teams. Training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate develop an understanding of site processes and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

Automation Development

• Develop and modify Sattline control system software for tank farm operations.
• Support implementation of control strategies, interlocks, alarms and process sequences.
• Review and interpret functional design specifications and process requirements.
• Participate in software testing and validation activities.

Commissioning Activities

• Assist with commissioning and start-up activities across the project lifecycle.
• Perform I/O checks and loop testing.
• Support water testing and process verification activities.
• Assist with CIP commissioning and validation testing.
• Support production trials and initial operational runs.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues during commissioning.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with process engineers, operations personnel, maintenance teams and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Support documentation activities, including test records, punch lists and commissioning reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control systems, or equivalent.
• Applicants must have a valid Eu Work Permit and Irish residency .
• Please no agencies

Experience/Skills Required:

• Experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering.
• Ability to develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC/DCS software.
• Understanding of commissioning and startup activities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret control system documentation and process drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Training & Development

• On-the-job Sattline system training where required.
• Support in developing an understanding of site manufacturing and process operations.
• Exposure to all phases of the project lifecycle, from software development through commissioning and production support.
• Guidance from experienced automation, project and operations personnel.