Electrical Technician - PLC/Automation Maintenance (9mo)

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a nine-month contract in Ireland. The role focuses on preventive maintenance of automated equipment in a semi-automated warehouse, diagnosing faults and supporting rapid restoration of operations across a PLC-controlled plant.

You will work with ASRS, packing and conveying systems, ensuring safe and compliant operation while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Carry out preventive maintenance on automated equipment and systems.
• Review and improve existing maintenance routines and procedures.
• Diagnose and repair equipment following breakdowns or failures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment including ASRS, conveyors and labelling systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage breakdowns and support rapid restoration of equipment to operation.
• Record all maintenance activities and handovers in the CMMS.
• Work with production teams to minimise downtime and meet targets.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new equipment.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

PLC fault diagnosis

Electrical & mechanical repair

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Tools

ASRS systems

PLC programmes

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a nine-month contract in Ireland. The role focuses on preventive maintenance of automated equipment in a semi-automated warehouse, diagnosing faults and supporting rapid restoration of operations across a PLC-controlled plant.

You will work with ASRS, packing and conveying systems, ensuring safe and compliant operation while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.