Electrical & Automation Technician – PLC & Industrial Controls

ISS Recruitment & HR Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Overtime pay

Friday early finish

Online doctor service

Training & development

Diverse projects

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is seeking an Electrical & Automation Technician for an established Irish engineering company in Dublin 15. The role focuses on PLC programming, electrical wiring and automation across varied projects.

You will build control panels, program PLCs and develop HMIs, with site installations nationwide and a focus on safety and documentation. A competitive salary and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with industrial automation experience.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or machine building.
• Proven PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with HMI, VFDs and servo drives.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels and machinery per schematics.
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLCs (Omron/IFM/Siemens/AB).
• Develop and modify HMIs for conveyors and automated equipment.
• Install and commission VFDs, servo drives, motors and sensors.
• Integrate printers, labellers, scanners and vision systems.
• Work with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP.
• Carry out FAT and support machine commissioning.
• Install and test automation systems at customer sites Ireland-wide.
• Support electrical design docs, panel layouts and drawings.

Skills

PLC programming

Fault finding

HMI development

VFDs

Servo drives

Schematic reading

Safety awareness

Driving license

Education

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft – Electrical

Level 7 qualification in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Omron PLC

IFM PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software

Job description

About the Opportunity

ISS Recruitment & HR Services is recruiting an experienced Electrical & Automation Technician on behalf of an established Irish engineering and automation company based in Dublin 15.

Our client specialises in bespoke conveyor systems, industrial labelling equipment and automated machinery.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled technician with strong PLC programming, electrical wiring and industrial automation experienceto join their manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on varied automation projects, from control panel assembly and programming through to machine testing, installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels and machinery in accordance with electrical schematics and relevant safety standards.

• Programme, modify and troubleshoot PLCs, ideally Omron or IFM, with experience in Siemens or Allen-Bradley also welcomed.

• Develop and modify HMI programmes for conveyor systems and automated equipment.

• Install and commission VFDs, servo drives, motors, sensors and safety systems.

• Integrate industrial printers, labellers, barcode scanners and vision systems into automated production lines.

• Work with industrial communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP.

• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support machine commissioning.

• Install, test and commission automation systems at customer sites across Ireland.

• Support electrical design documentation, panel layouts, I/O lists and technical drawings.

• Maintain accurate programme backups, electrical records and documentation.

• Provide technical troubleshooting and support when required.

• Follow safe electrical working practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Electrician (QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft – Electrical) with industrial experience, or a Level 7 qualification in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years' experiencein industrial automation, machine building or electrical controls.

• Proven hands‑on PLC programming and fault‑finding experience.

• Experience with HMI development, VFDs and servo drives.

• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and control panel drawings.

• Understanding of machine safety systems, including safety relays, emergency stops, interlocks and guarding.

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites throughout Ireland.

• Manual Handling certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Experience

• Conveyor systems, packaging machinery or automated production lines.

• Omron, IFM, Siemens or Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms.

• Industrial networking, including Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus and OPC UA.

• Electrical CAD software such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

• Safety PLCs and machinery safety standards.

• Integration of printers, scanners, vision systems or robotics.

• Experience in ISO 9001, food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.

• Interest in using modern technology and AI‑assisted tools for programming, troubleshooting and documentation.

Salary & Benefits

€45,000–€50,000+ per annum, depending on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• Paid overtime in accordance with company policy.

• Early finish on Fridays.

• Online doctor service for employees and their families.

• Ongoing technical training and professional development.

• Exposure to varied industrial automation projects.

• Opportunities for long‑term career progression.

• Friendly, supportive engineering and manufacturing team.

Working Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–4:00pm

This is a permanent, on‑site position in Dublin 15, with some travel to customer sites across Ireland.