Controls Engineer

NIRAS; Connacht; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRAS, a specialist engineering consultancy, seeks a Controls Engineer (Automation) for a 12-month shift role in Ireland's Connacht region. You will support and maintain automated manufacturing equipment across the site, focusing on troubleshooting, fault finding, system optimisation and continuous improvement to keep equipment running efficiently.

You will work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimise downtime, and you’ll contribute to technical documentation, standards and

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification or trade-qualified electrician, instrumentation or mechatronics with automation experience.
• 2–3 years’ automation or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, SCADA and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Support and maintain PLCs, robotics, SCADA and related control systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Automation experience

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or trade qualification in electrical/automation

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Robotics

Job description

NIRAS are a specialist engineering consultancy, focused on the design and delivery of advanced, process engineering-driven projects, providing Project Management, Engineering Design, Project and Managed Service resources to the Pharmaceutical, Brewing, Distilling, Food & Beverage Manufacturing industries across Ireland and internationally. One of Europe's largest consulting firms NIRAS employs over 3000 permanent staff and over 25,000 experts across our network including its 4 offices in Ireland and 51 offices in 32 countries across the globe.

Controls Engineer (Automation) – Shift Role

Reporting to the Automation Manager, the Controls Engineer will support and maintain automated manufacturing equipment across the site. The role will focus on troubleshooting, fault finding, system optimisation and continuous improvement of automation systems. You will work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams to keep equipment running efficiently and minimise downtime. This is a shift-based role supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation, so flexibility and a team-focused approach are essential. This is a 12 month contract role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Work closely with Maintenance Technicians to resolve equipment problems.
• Support and maintain:

PLCs and control systems

Robotic systems and controllers

PC-based control systems

Industrial PCs and HMIs

Automated instrumentation and control devices

Serialisation and track & trace systems

Floor IT systems

• Support automation projects, equipment upgrades and system improvements.
• Help improve equipment reliability, performance and availability.
• Contribute to technical documentation, standards and best practices.
• Support the wider Engineering and Maintenance teams when required.

Requirements

• Degree or higher qualification or Trade-qualified Electrician, Instrumentation Technician or Mechatronics Technician with relevant automation experience
• 2–3 years’ experience in automation, controls or a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs, robotics, SCADA and industrial control systems.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in a high-volume or regulated manufacturing environment is an advantage.