Plantwide Automation Leader & Strategy Architect

Embecta Corp.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Embecta Corp. seeks an Automation Engineering Leader to set the long-term automation strategy and guide a team of engineers and technicians across the manufacturing ecosystem.

The role focuses on maximizing uptime, improving throughput, and ensuring safety while balancing hands-on leadership with people management. You will liaise with vendors, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with quality, validation, and operations to deliver robust automated systems for insulin-delivery

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a similar automation role.
• Deep knowledge of Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation hardware and software.
• Experience with Cognex vision, ControlNet/DeviceNet/Ethernet networks.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI (Allen Bradley, Schneider).
• Strong network/fieldbus expertise (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA).
• Ability to translate control logic into business value.
• Calm under pressure in fast-paced plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term automation strategy aligned with site targets.
• Mentor and upskill Automation Engineers and Technicians.
• Oversee plant-wide automation projects with vendor liaison.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and PM methods.
• Allocate engineering resources for operations and projects.
• Escalate complex automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor equipment performance.
• Provide frontline technical support to Engineering, Operations, Validation & Quality.
• Support automation change control and software revision control.
• Assist Validation with new processes, upgrades, and NPI.
• Ensure risk assessments and safety improvements are implemented.
• Contribute to budget preparation.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Cognex Vision

SCADA / HMI

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

OPC UA

OOP Programming

SQL Server

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.Eng. in Electrical, Software, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley

Schneider Electric

Job description

Embecta Corp. seeks an Automation Engineering Leader to set the long-term automation strategy and guide a team of engineers and technicians across the manufacturing ecosystem.

The role focuses on maximizing uptime, improving throughput, and ensuring safety while balancing hands-on leadership with people management. You will liaise with vendors, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with quality, validation, and operations to deliver robust automated systems for insulin-delivery