Controls Engineer

NIRAS Limited; Connacht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRAS Limited seeks a Controls Engineer (Automation) to support and maintain automated manufacturing equipment on a 24/7 shift basis. You will troubleshoot, optimise systems and drive continuous improvement across PLCs, robotics, HMIs and PC-based controls.

Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability, performance, and availability through documentation and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in automation, electrical, instrumentation or mechatronics.
• 2–3 years experience in automation, controls or manufacturing.
• 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.
• Work with Maintenance Technicians to resolve equipment problems.
• Support and maintain PLCs, control systems and robotics.
• Assist with serialization, track & trace systems and PC-based control systems.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices.
• Support wider Engineering and Maintenance teams as needed.

Skills

PLCs

Robotics

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree or higher qualification

Trade qualification (Electrical/Instrumentation)

Tools

Industrial PCs

HMIs

Job description

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.

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