Design Automation Engineer

Cpl Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL, a leading medical technology contractor, seeks an experienced Design Automation Engineer for a Galway onsite 12-month contract. You will troubleshoot automated manufacturing lines, support installation, and contribute to continuous improvement across electrical, mechanical, and software layers.

The role requires hands-on problem solving in a regulated environment with a focus on device reliability and process optimisation. Onsite work in Galway with project-based extensions is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in automation and/or controls engineering.
• Experience with Beckhoff Automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated equipment and production lines.
• Ability to diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical and software domains.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on automated manufacturing lines.
• Investigate downtime and perform root-cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment performance.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of automation equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during hypercare or ramp-up.
• Assist software, controls, and system-level debugging.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, hardware and software components.
• Maintain documentation and update procedures and specifications.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Skills

Beckhoff Automation

PLC Control Systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical & Mechanical

Manufacturing Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Cognex / Keyence Vision

Ignition HMI/SCADA

Beckhoff

Motion Control

Job description

Role: Design Automation Engineer

Location: Galway - Onsite

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: 12-month contract + extensions

About the Company

Here at CPL, we are supporting a leading multinational medical technology organisation who are currently seeking to hire an experienced Design Automation Engineers for an initial 12-month contract.

Key responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and problem resolution on automated manufacturing lines.
• Investigate equipment downtime and assist with root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new or modified automation equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during hypercare or production ramp-up phases.
• Assist with software, controls, and system-level debugging.
• Support integration of electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software components.
• Contribute to equipment improvement, standardisation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support validation, verification, and change control activities as required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and support updates to procedures and specifications.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Required Experience

• Demonstrable experience in automation and/or controls engineering.
• Must have experience with Beckhoff Automation
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated equipment and production lines.
• Ability to diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Experience working in a regulated industry, ideally medical device or similar.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Experience with PLC-based control systems.
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience essential.
• Experience with vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence preferred.
• Exposure to Beckhoff, Epson robots, motion control, and HMI/SCADA (Ignition) systems desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine documentation.
• Experience with commissioning, testing, and equipment support activities.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.

Education Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

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