Electrical Engineer - DK51263

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Cavan; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime allowances

Upskilling opportunities

Exposure to advanced automation

Job summary

Osborne is recruiting on behalf of an established Irish-owned engineering business for an experienced Electrical Engineer. This senior, hands-on role combines machine building, panel wiring, site installation, commissioning, fault-finding and team leadership.

The role suits a qualified electrician with strong industrial and automation experience, ready to progress into a senior, hands-on position while leading a team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Significant post-apprenticeship experience in industrial/manufacturing/machine building/automation.
• Strong experience with PLCs, motors, VSDs and industrial automation.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience with machine building, panel wiring and electrical installation.
• Experience commissioning or leading electrical activities on-site.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and best practices.
• Experience supervising technicians, electricians or apprentices.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Additional qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Automation, advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrical activities within the workshop.
• Build and wire control panels and bespoke machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Wire sensors, actuators, motors, HMIs, PLCs, safety systems.
• Electrical testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting during build/commissioning.
• Lead electrical installation and commissioning at customer sites in Ireland and overseas.
• Coordinate electricians, technicians and apprentices.
• Ensure electrical safety standards and best practices are maintained.

Skills

PLC control systems

Electrical wiring

Team leadership

Industrial automation

Fault finding

Panel building

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

On-site supervision

Driving licence

Education

National Craft Certificate

Electrical engineering qualifications

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PLC programming software

Job description

Osborne are recruiting on behalf of our client, an established Irish-owned engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automated machinery.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team. This is a hands‑on senior role combining machine building, panel wiring, site installation, commissioning, fault‑finding and team leadership.

The role would suit a qualified electrician with strong industrial and automation experience who is ready to progress into a senior position while remaining technically hands‑on.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day electrical activities within the workshop.
• Build and wire control panels and bespoke machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Wire sensors, actuators, motors, HMIs, PLCs, safety systems and associated equipment.
• Carry out electrical testing, fault‑finding and troubleshooting during machine build and commissioning.
• Lead electrical installation and commissioning activities at customer sites in Ireland and occasionally overseas.
• Install and terminate cables, containment and associated electrical equipment.
• Work with automation systems including PLCs, motors and VSDs.
• Support FAT and commissioning activities alongside the automation team.
• Lead and coordinate electricians, technicians and apprentices.
• Ensure electrical standards, safety procedures and best practices are maintained.
• Manage electrical priorities across multiple projects and make informed decisions when required.
• Take ownership of electrical stock, tooling and general workshop organisation.
• Coordinate the purchasing of electrical components, tools and consumables in line with project requirements.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and other trades during site installation.

Requirements

• Fully qualified electrician with National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Significant post‑apprenticeship experience in industrial, manufacturing, machine building or automation environments.
• Strong experience with PLCs, motors, VSDs and industrial automation.
• Excellent electrical fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with machine building, panel wiring and electrical installation.
• Previous experience with commissioning or leading electrical activities on‑site.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, standards and best practices.
• Experience supervising or guiding technicians, electricians or apprentices.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Additional qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Automation, along with experience in robotics, HMIs or schematic development, would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Overtime and site allowances where applicable.
• Training and upskilling opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced automation, PLC and robotics projects.
• Genuine opportunity to progress within a growing engineering business.
• Varied role across workshop build, site installation, commissioning and leadership.

If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.