Electrical Design Engineer – Automation & Controls

Uniting Holding; Ireland; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Ongoing development to become a keyAIR

Job summary

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its engineering team and deliver bespoke automated equipment. You will design advanced automation systems and translate customer requirements into high‑quality electrical designs, supporting build, test, and commissioning.

The role involves detailing schematics, sourcing components, creating test plans, and assisting in debugging while liaising with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering (manufacturing content preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years' industry experience in electrical design, industrial wiring and debugging of manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical controls, AC/DC motors, servomotors, inverters, general panel equipment, drives and pneumatics.
• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming and controls methodologies.
• Team player who can work to timelines and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for complex automation projects.
• Detail electrical schematics for build.
• Source electrical components for designs.
• Create test plans and documentation packs for developed designs.
• Assist in electrical debug of systems.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Electrical design

Team player

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIR Sligo, part of the AIR Group, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its engineering team and deliver bespoke automated equipment. You will design advanced automation systems and translate customer requirements into high‑quality electrical designs, supporting build, test, and commissioning.

The role involves detailing schematics, sourcing components, creating test plans, and assisting in debugging while liaising with customers and suppliers.