Controls Engineer

Uniting Holding; Sligo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary Package

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking a dynamic Controls Engineer in Sligo, Ireland, to work on innovative automation projects. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing control systems for automation equipment in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, minimum 5 years' experience in machine control systems, and strong programming skills in AB Control Logix and Siemens S7. A commitment to keeping up with technological advancements is essential.

The position offers an attractive salary package, pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in machine control systems.
• Familiar with configuring, commissioning, and debugging common machine networks.
• Self-starter with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug machine control programs including PLC/HMI/Robotics.
• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automation equipment.
• Liaise with customers on requirement specifications.

Skills

Programming AB Control Logix

Programming Siemens S7

Configuring machine networks

Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson)

Machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

AIR Sligo is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to excel in the field of automation. AIR Sligo have been providing custom designed automation solutions to leading manufacturing companies globally since 2005 and have a proven track record of providing innovative and flexible solutions.

A successful candidate will work on challenging, innovative projects within a highly technical and collaborative working group. As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of complex controls systems for automation equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the wider engineering group to develop concepts and specifications for equipment from User Requirement Specifications.
• Develop and Debug machine control programs including PLC/HMI/Robotics/Motion Control/Vision/etc.
• Involvement in research, development, and implementation of new control technologies
• Co-ordinate and manage controls elements of build and debug of equipment.
• Responsible for completing controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget.
• Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables
• Develop relationships with suppliers for equipment/component procurement.
• Responsibility for design, commissioning, and safety of controls systems.
• Provide guidance and direction to junior staff to help them realise designs and ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.
• Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards.
• Meeting project deliverables and deadlines
• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Min 5 years relevant experience working on the creation of machine control systems.
  • Ability to program AB Control Logix, Siemens S7
  • Familiar with configuring, commissioning, and debugging common machine networks and drive systems.
  • Experience in robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson)
  • Experience of machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)
• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.
• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.
• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.
• Project management experience advantageous
• Proven track record in delivering solutions.
• Current driving license and able to travel as required.
• Attractive Salary Package.
• Pension Scheme
• Training and development

Key Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Min 5 years relevant experience working on the creation of machine control systems.
  • Ability to program AB Control Logix, Siemens S7
  • Familiar with configuring, commissioning, and debugging common machine networks and drive systems.
  • Experience in robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Epson)
  • Experience of machine vision (Cognex, Keyence)
• Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable about the cutting edge of automation technology.
• Excellent communication skills are vital to communicate effectively on job specification, technical direction, and issues daily.
• Must be a self-starter with good attention to detail, willing to take ownership and responsibility to realise project milestones and timelines.
• Project management experience advantageous
• Proven track record in delivering solutions.
• Current driving license and able to travel as required.

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package.
• Pension Scheme
• Training and development