Automation Systems Technician: PLC, Vision & Data

GxP Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GxP Recruitment is seeking an Automation/IT technical specialist to support high-speed production lines and new product introductions in Galway. You will work across PLC programming, vision systems, barcodes, and networking to ensure data integrity and robust uptime.

The role requires 2–4 years in Medical Devices or suppliers, a Level 7/8 degree, and hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley Controllogix5000/PLC5 and Visual Basic. Collaboration with IT and external contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.
• Experience with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC applications, Remote I/O; strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports the Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime.
• Collaborates with IT and external resources to support Automation and Information Systems.
• Provides Final Third Level support on technical issues.
• Implements industry best practices to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Installs and deploys systems and peripherals, liaising with purchasing; interfaces with Corporate Information Systems for standards and new developments.
• Performs system backups and recovery; ensures server connectivity and documents procedures to ISO standards.
• Contributes innovative inputs to new production lines in control, data collection, robotics, vision systems and communications.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems

Networking TCP/IP

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Education

Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000

PLC5

Visual Basic

Job description

GxP Recruitment is seeking an Automation/IT technical specialist to support high-speed production lines and new product introductions in Galway. You will work across PLC programming, vision systems, barcodes, and networking to ensure data integrity and robust uptime.

The role requires 2–4 years in Medical Devices or suppliers, a Level 7/8 degree, and hands-on experience with Allen‑Bradley Controllogix5000/PLC5 and Visual Basic. Collaboration with IT and external contractors is essential.