Electrical Design Engineer – PLC & Automation Expert

RedChair Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for clients in County Kerry. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating advanced industrial control systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, strong PLC programming skills, and experience in automation. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary, along with benefits like sick pay and extended holidays.

Benefits

Sick pay

Extended holiday

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in automation, control panels, and industrial wiring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document electrical and control systems.
• Create wiring diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Program, test, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and motion controllers.
• Specify and select electrical components like sensors and drives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and directives.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to optimise performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation

Control systems

Industrial wiring

Education

Degree in Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for clients in County Kerry. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating advanced industrial control systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, strong PLC programming skills, and experience in automation. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary, along with benefits like sick pay and extended holidays.