Lead Automation Engineer - PLC

TN Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Galway seeks an Engineering professional to oversee Factory Systems Infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance of automated production lines. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance productivity and efficiency while adhering to corporate guidelines. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and relevant experience in automation and medical devices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in Engineering.
• Experience in ISO medical device manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support existing Automation infrastructure.
• Develop and manage contingency plans for critical systems.
• Provide technical direction for new infrastructure developments.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

Visual Basic

C++

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General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design Engineering Systems Applications
SAP Short Name: LEN-ENG-DSA
Job Level: Level 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

To become responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive Factory Systems Infrastructure in line with corporate guidelines and specific customer requirements in order to facilitate a world-class manufacturing environment. This role provides support and ongoing development to a complex high speed automated production line and new product introductions, in particular paying attention to PLC, SQL server, software development, vision systems, revision control systems and manufacturing data integrity & security. This position will be responsible for supporting some of our product family in the ATS & Medical Device markets working closely with the operations, technical and quality teams and product designers to drive projects that continually improve the line performance as well as solution and provide input to new business opportunities. The position will report into our Engineering Manager.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Proactively manage and support the existing Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime Collaborate with the IT Group, Application Group, External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies
• Provide final third level support on all technical issues
• Provide solutions, which implement industry best practice to deliver improved productivity and efficiency throughout the organization
• Install and deploy systems, software and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Source appropriate equipment and services through appropriate liaison with Purchasing department.
• Provide Technical Direction for all new infrastructure developments
• Develop, implements and manages comprehensive contingency plans for all critical systems including regular documented tests Utilize a Project Management methodology to plan, coordinate and implement Key projects assigned by Business Unit Managers. Provide regular reports to Management and delivers project within agreed time-frames and budgets
• Ensure documentation and procedures are written and controlled to ISO standards.
• Utilize Continuous Process Improvement methodologies with a strong basis in statistical analysis to improve the overall quality of all manufacturing systems
• Provide innovative inputs to new and existing production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems and communications.
• Knowledge of SQL Server settings and database setting and the impact on performance
• Database Administration in general for SQL Server. Working closely with the Database Admin team to ensure smooth deployments of application updates.
• Excellent Project Management and Time Management skills Excellent communication Skills both written and verbal.
• Experience creating CAPA, FMEA, SOP’s, Control Plans and performing validation (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ). Software development and validation.
• Ability to effectively communicate manufacturing plans, proposals, results, and negotiate options at management levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Strong report writing & data analytical capabilities.
• Advantageous to have knowledge of the medical device industry and of 21 CFR, (, 11), ISO, specifically in the areas of Change Control and Validation.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Essential experience with in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, pc application software, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
• Previous experience of TCP/IP and Wide rea Network architectures Relevant Medical Device AND/OR Automation experience preferred Software development (Visual Basic, C++)
• Experience in ISO medical device manufacturing environment is desirable. Experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Someone with an ability to initiate and lead change, collaborate and create alignment, drive accountability, think critically and make sound decisions
• Someone that is open to the opportunity of short-term travel assignments particularly at the early stages of the project.

Typical Education

• Degree in Engineering with 3+ years' relevant experience
• Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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