Senior Automation Engineer

Candidate Manager LTD; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health care

Life assurance

Laptop

Training resources

Tata network discounts

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to administer automation for modernized and legacy systems and lead manufacturing projects from planning to delivery.

The role requires 3–6 years in a manufacturing environment with strong PLC/SCADA, IP networking, and regulatory compliance experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Level 7 bachelor’s degree in Software/Automation/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering.
• PLC Programming and Debugging; experience with PLC bus systems (Profinet/Profibus/CAN/Modbus).
• Experience delivering automation projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications.
• Working knowledge of Medical Device Quality Systems within a regulated environment.
• Experience with IP industrial networking and system communications.
• SCADA systems application/development.
• Experience in computer system validation.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and IT networks.

Responsibilities

• Installs equipment and control systems and assesses reliability and update needs.
• Documents automation requirements for project management and maintenance.
• Conducts regulatory compliance assessments and necessary improvements.
• Completes automation deliverables and meets deadlines.
• Analyzes scope changes and supports time/cost impact.
• Communicates with SMEs on workflow and deliverables.
• Coaches junior colleagues on techniques and processes.
• Upholds Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily work.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety and environmental practices.

Skills

PLC Programming

Automation Project Delivery

Engineering Drawings

Medical Device QMS

Industrial Networking

SCADA Systems

Computer System Validation

Manufacturing Systems

IT Networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/ Automation/ Electrical/ Electronic/ Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Profinet/Profibus/CAN/Modbus

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

ABB

Job description

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing excellence? Join us as a Senior Automation Engineer here at TCS!

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Cork, Ireland - Onsite

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

The Role

Established and productive individual contributor in a scientific/technology field. Administers automation for modernized and legacy systems, infrastructure, and services. Conducts the planning, design, scheduling and control of Manufacturing Systems projects and process improvements. Contributes to key performance indicator achievements and supports customer initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Installs equipment and control systems and helps determine reliability and need for updates.
• Documents automation project requirements in support of project management, process improvements and maintenance.
• Conducts routine assessments to determine regulatory compliance and any necessary improvements for regulation conformity.
• Completes automation deliverables and ensures adherence to expected deadlines.
• Analyzes complex changes in scope, including provision of necessary information to support claims for time and cost impact.
• Communicates with subject matter experts regarding workflow and project deliverables internally and externally.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Experience in PLC Scada systems
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Experience, skills & proficiency required

• Level 7 bachelor's degree in one of the following Software/ Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering.
• PLC Programming and Debugging Previous experience with PLC bus systems (Profinet/Profibus/CAN bus/Modbus etc, working with Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB)
• Experience in delivery of automation projects
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications
• Working knowledge of Medical Device Quality Systems within a regulated environment
• Experience and good understanding of IP industrial networking and system communications.
• SCADA systems application/development
• Experience in computer system validation.
• Experience with manufacturing systems
• Experience with Database Configuration and Maintenance
• Experience with IT Networks

Essential skills/knowledge/experience

• 3-6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience).

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Works and communicates well with others in a team environment.
• Comfortable working across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Participates in and understands all compliance related activities pertaining to the role.
• Follows all local laws and policies and maintains the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance always.
• Follows appropriate safety practices in order to prevent accidents to self or others.
• Demonstrates history of positive communication skills showing courtesy, tact, and understanding in interactions with co-workers, even under stressful circumstances.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop and access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon and partner with our local communities in Ireland.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Ireland Employment Equality Acts 1998-2011 (as amended) and the Equal Status Acts 2000-2012 (as amended).

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role.