PLC Programmer

Uniting Holding; Sligo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Career growth

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Uniting Holding is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer to join our automation team in Ireland. You will contribute to designing and programming sophisticated control systems, from specification through commissioning, with opportunities to lead project work and collaborate across international sites.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI development experience, proficiency with Siemens and Rockwell platforms, and a solid understanding of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years PLC/HMI development experience.
• Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC/HMI solutions across the full automation lifecycle.
• Perform integration, simulation, testing and on-site commissioning.
• Lead and support a team to achieve performance standards and growth.
• Maintain clear coding, system design and documentation.

Skills

3+ years PLC/HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Rockwell FactoryTalk

ControlLogix

Job description

Scope of role

We are looking for an experienced PLC Programmer to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering sophisticated industrial automation and electro-mechanical control systems for clients in Ireland and Internationally. This is an an opportunity to work across the full automation lifecycle - from functional specification, control system architecture and PLC programming through to integration, simulation, testing and on-site commissioning.

What we're looking for in you

• Qualification - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent technical experience/certifications
• Experience - 3+ years hands-on PLC /HMI development experience in electrical automation.
• Advanced proficiency in PLCs/HMIs such as Siemens, TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio
• In-depth understanding of mainstream platforms (e.g. Rockwell Factory Talk, Control Logix and motion control systems)
• Comprehensive understanding of Irish/International safety standards.
• Strong diagnostic skills, ability to troubleshoot complex issues, devise problems, be adaptive, innovative and flexible in meeting challenges/changes that arise.
• Be methodical, structured and accurate in your approach to coding, systems and documentation development.
• Ability to lead and support a team enabling performance standards, growth and progression.

What we offer you?

• Extraordinary work opportunities experiencing a diverse range of project types and locations
• Travel within Ireland and Internationally
• Personal development and career growth
• Excellent remuneration, terms and conditions and benefits.