PLC Controls Engineer

Hunter Savage; Cavan; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

31 days annual leave

Bonus

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting a PLC Controls Engineer for a Cavan‑based manufacturing client. The role focuses on PLC and automation systems, with hands-on troubleshooting and system improvements within a team environment.

The position offers a days-based schedule (Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30, Fri 8:00–16:00) and an attractive salary with a performance bonus, supported by an established maintenance team in a growth‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant PLC experience is the key requirement in production or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs is preferred.
• Two to three years' PLC experience after college will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC and automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Diagnose control-system faults, carry out modifications and support commissioning activities.
• Contribute to system integration, equipment upgrades and ongoing improvement projects.
• Work alongside electrical and mechanical maintenance colleagues focusing on PLC and controls.
• Participate in capital investment and energy-efficiency projects.
• Support and improve existing systems.

Skills

PLC Experience

Siemens PLCs

Troubleshooting

Job description

PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Cavan

We are recruiting a PLC Controls Engineer for our client, an established manufacturing business offering a varied, days-based opportunity focused on automation and control systems.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting PLCs, improving automated systems and contributing to engineering projects. PLC experience is the priority. A time-served electrical background would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as the wider team includes electricians who handle dedicated electrical work.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. PLC-focused opportunity, with hands‑on involvement in automation, system improvements and equipment upgrades.

2. Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with no weekend call‑outs.

3. Attractive salary plus performance-related bonus, with support from an established maintenance team.

The Role:

• Support PLC and automation systems within a manufacturing environment.

• Diagnose control‑system faults, carry out modifications and support commissioning activities.

• Contribute to system integration, equipment upgrades and ongoing improvement projects.

• Work alongside electrical and mechanical maintenance colleagues, focusing on PLC and controls expertise.

• Participate in capital investment and energy‑efficiency projects.

• Support and improve existing systems.

The Person:

• Relevant PLC experience is the key requirement, ideally gained in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with Siemens PLCs.

• Candidates with two to three years' PLC experience following college will be considered.

• An electrical apprenticeship or time‑served background would be an advantage, but is not essential.

• Experience of commissioning, modifications or system integration would be beneficial.

• A practical approach to troubleshooting and improving automated systems.

The Rewards:

• Attractive salary plus bonus linked to individual targets, KPIs and company performance.

• Days-based working: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm, and Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

• 31 days per annum inclusive of public holidays

• Pension scheme details and employer contribution levels - 5% employee, 3% employer

• Private healthcare

• No weekend call‑outs.

• Time off in lieu for additional hours worked.

• A varied role based in Cavan, with exposure to automation and engineering projects.

• The opportunity to apply your PLC expertise while working alongside electrical and mechanical colleagues.