Automation Technician

INFORM3 Recruitment; The Municipal District of Birr; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

INFORM3 Recruitment is seeking an Automation Technician for our client in County Offaly. The role focuses on maintenance, calibration and improvement of automation systems, with strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will report to the Automation Engineer and contribute to plant reliability and performance improvements. Applicants should have 5+ years in automation, a Level 7 degree in relevant fields, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and motion control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years solid understanding and experience of automation equipment and related systems.
• Level 7 degree in Electronics/Automation/Mechatronics/Software Development.
• Proficient with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC products and able to write code from specification.
• Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley/Emerson/Linmot).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on automation, control and instrumentation systems.
• Inspect, calibrate and maintain process instrumentation and emissions monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults, identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.

Skills

Automation Equipment

Electronics

Mechatronics

PLC Programming

SCADA/HMI

Rockwell Automation

Education

Level 7 Degree in Electronics/Automation/Mechatronics/Software Development

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell Automation

Schneider SCADA

Emerson Motion Control

DCS/SCADA/HMI

Job description

Job Title Automation Technician

Job Location County Offaly

Salary €50K €60K (Dependant on Experience)

About the Company:

INFORM3 are currently recruiting for an Automation Technician to join our client based in County Offaly. The role offers the chance to be part of a close-knit team, while developing your own knowledge and skills. The individual should be highly motivated with a willingness to succeed within the company as they expect pace, cooperation and accountability. The Automation Technicians report to the Automation Engineer and carry responsibility for achieving challenging maintenance, engineering, commercial, safety, environmental, quality and personal development targets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on automation, control, and instrumentation systems to maximise plant reliability and availability.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain process instrumentation, including pressure, flow, level, pH, analytical instruments, and emissions monitoring equipment.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system faults, identify root causes, and implement effective long-term solutions.
• Provide technical support to operations teams by responding to alarms and equipment failures.
• Install new instrumentation and modify DCS, SCADA, HMI, and PLC control systems to support plant improvements and operational changes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and quality documentation using the Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Support commissioning, plant outages, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Manage spare parts requirements and ensure control systems remain reliable and up to date.
• Work safely in compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while contributing to team performance and personal development.

Criteria Required:

• 5+ years Solid understanding and experience of all Automation Equipment, Software or related experience.
• Level 7 Degree in Electronics/Automation/Mechatronics/Software Development.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC products with an ability to understand complex programming functions and write code from specification.
• Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson, Linmot).
• Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider).
• Excellent Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication.
• Positive attitude towards work with a willing ness to continually learn.
• Well organised approach to work.
• Current Drivers License.

INFORM3 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

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Skills:

Automation Technician Automation Equipment Electronics Mechatronics Rockwell Automation PLC Allen Bradley TPBN1_IJ