Lead Automation Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd

Cork

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PRSA pension with employer contributed

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Paid Overtime

Competitive starting salary with year‑

Job summary

NeoDyne Ltd is recruiting a Lead Automation Engineer to join our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team in Cork. You will work on cutting-edge automation projects across Energy, Life Sciences, and Food & Beverage sectors, with experience in Siemens, Rockwell, and AVEVA products being advantageous.

The role is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits package, based out of our Cork office. NeoDyne’s People First culture emphasizes mutual respect, trust, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field.
7–10 years automation engineering experience.
Experience with validated automation systems in Pharmaceutical or Food & Beverage environments.
Full Irish Driving Licence.

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 coding of industrial process automation solutions on PLCs.
Produce I/O schedules and prepare Functional Design specifications.
Design and configuration of user interface systems for industrial control (HMI/SCADA).
Oversee commissioning of control systems in the field: testing and commissioning.
Provide technical input for tenders and monitor project performance.
Mentor graduate/junior engineers.

Skills

Automation engineering

Process instrumentation

Control networks

Industry experience Pharma/F&B

Driving licence (Ireland)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

AVEVA Wonderware

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Competitive salary

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:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems or related field.
7-10 years’ automation engineering experience.
Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).
Experience working with validated Automation systems in the Pharmaceutical or Food Beverage manufacturing environment.
Full Irish Driving Licence

Characteristics

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.

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