On-Site Embedded Controls Engineer — Automation & Uptime

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc

Ireland

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Overtime pay
Paid vacation
Bonus program
Health & dental benefits
RRSP matching
Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

ATS Life Sciences Systems in Ireland seeks a Field Service Technician Controls IRL to own controls-related performance at a key customer site in Donegal or Kilkenny. You will be the on-site ATS technical owner for equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and KPI-driven improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong Rockwell PLC experience, and the ability to work directly on automated systems.

Qualifications

  • Diploma/degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years in automation/controls environments.
  • Strong Rockwell PLC experience (required).
  • Experience with motion control, HMI diagnostics, and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive controls-related equipment performance, uptime, and recovery.
  • Act as primary on-site ATS controls point of contact.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs (OEE, downtime, fault trends).
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
  • Coordinate with ATS Engineering, Service, and internal teams.
  • Support upgrades, retrofits, and post-SAT stabilization.
  • Provide on-site coaching and knowledge transfer.
  • Identify risks, issues, and future opportunities.
  • Maintain structured reporting and documentation.
  • Represent ATS professionally on site.

Skills

Rockwell PLC
Automation
Troubleshooting
HMI diagnostics
Industrial networks

Education

Diploma/degree in Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Job description

ATS Life Sciences Systems in Ireland seeks a Field Service Technician Controls IRL to own controls-related performance at a key customer site in Donegal or Kilkenny. You will be the on-site ATS technical owner for equipment reliability, downtime reduction, and KPI-driven improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong Rockwell PLC experience, and the ability to work directly on automated systems.

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