Lead Automation Engineer

NeoDyne; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Year-on-year bonuses

Paid overtime

PRSA pension

Health insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

NeoDyne is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer in Cork to join the Integration & Digital Manufacturing team. You will lead projects across Energy, Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors, shaping control systems with Siemens, Rockwell and AVEVA technologies.

The role is full-time from our Cork office, offering a competitive salary and benefits. You will drive technical excellence, customer engagement and project delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS or related field.
• 7–10 years automation engineering experience.
• PLC programming with Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider.
• HMI/SCADA experience with Siemens/Rockwell/AVEVA/Schneider.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
• Experience with control networks and communications (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of digital manufacturing/automation engineers delivering projects at customer sites.
• Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans.
• Design and code industrial PLC-based automation solutions.
• Create I/O schedules and Functional Design specifications.
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA interfaces for industrial control.
• Oversee commissioning of control systems in the field.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and support tender contributions.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Independent work

Client interaction

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

AVEVA Wonderware (HMI/SCADA)

Job description

Lead Automation Engineer (Cork)

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a Lead Automation Engineer to join our growing Integration & Digital Manufacturing team. Our Engineers work on leading-edge automation projects, predominantly in the Energy, Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors. A background in GAMP 5 and experience with Siemens, Rockwell and AVEVA (Wonderware) products would be a distinct advantage.

This role is offered as a full-time staff position, based out of our Cork office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

Company Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

Within our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team, we develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of digital manufacturing/automation engineers delivering projects to customer sites.
• Developing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans.
• Design and coding of industrial process automation solutions on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Production of I/O schedules
• Preparation of Functional Design specifications
• Design and configuration of user interface systems for industrial control (HMI/SCADA)
• Design of control panels and creation of panel wiring schematics
• Oversee commissioning of control systems in the field: I/O and instrumentation testing, full testing and commissioning of automation systems
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, quality, and safety requirements
• Fault finding of control systems (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Communication Networks etc.)
• Providing design and approval for hardware, software, and controls for automated systems.
• Working closely with customers to identify areas for improvement through the use of automation and data analytics technology.
• Act as primary technical contact for clients and stakeholders, providing technical and automation operational support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation and Facilities departments.
• Support proposal development and technical input for tenders
• Monitor project performance and report on progress, identifying and mitigating project risks and issues
• Lead and mentor graduate/ junior engineers.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems or related field.
• 7-10 years' automation engineering experience.
• PLC Programming Experience: Siemens/ Allen-Bradley/ Schneider.
• HMI / SCADA Experience: Siemens / Rockwell/ AVEVA / Schneider.
• Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
• Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).

Desired

• Experience working with validated Automation systems in the Pharmaceutical or Food Beverage manufacturing environment.
• Full Irish Driving Licence

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
• Paid Overtime
• PRSA pension with employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.