Senior Automation Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a Dublin-based client. The role centers on troubleshooting, maintenance, and continual improvement in a high-volume, automated manufacturing setting.

You will lead automation projects, support change control, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and safety. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in equipment automation, hands-on experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Cognex vision systems, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• B.Eng. in Electrical, Software, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with Equipment Automation, Software or related experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation products and coding from specification.
• Experience with Cognex high-speed vision systems and related networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation projects plant-wide and liaise with vendors for new equipment.
• Support continuous improvement of automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and PM techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor equipment performance and solve root causes.
• Provide front-line technical leadership to Engineering, Operations, Validation, Development & Quality.
• Support plant-wide automation change control and software revision management.
• Assist Validation with process validation and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure equipment/tasks are risk assessed and drive safety improvements.
• Assist in budget preparation and CI initiatives.
• Train and develop Engineering Technicians.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

B.Eng. in Electrical/Software/Manufacturing

Tools

Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Cognex Vision Systems

SCADA / HMI (Allen Bradley, Schneider)

ControlNet / DeviceNet / Ethernet

Job description

I'm currently working a very exciting Senior Automation Engineer role with one of our Dublin based clients. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing and exciting team on a permanent basis. Excellent salary and benefits package available.

As a member of the engineering group that provides engineering support within a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment, the Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for and involved in troubleshooting, maintenance and continuous improvement of the production process and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• · Manage automation projects plant wide as required and liaise with vendors in the design, procurement, evaluation and acceptance of new equipment
• · Support the continuous improvement of all automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and Project Management techniques
• · Work closely with cross functional teams in monitoring equipment performance using proven troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques / methods to solve to root cause
• · Provide front line technical support and leadership to Engineering, Operations, Validation, Development & Quality departments
• · Support plant wide automation change control and manage software revision control systems
• · Assist the Validation team in new process validation, equipment upgrades and NPI's
• · Ensure all new equipment and tasks are risk assessed, support investigation and near miss resolution, and proactively drive actions to reduce safety risks
• · Provide assistance in the preparation of budgets.
• · Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives as appropriate – Lean, LDMS, Blitz’s.
• · Assist in the training and development of Engineering Technicians
• · Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

Educational Requirements and Relevant Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• · At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with Equipment Automation, Software or related experience
• · Specific experience and in-depth knowledge of Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation products including capability to write code from specification
• · Experience of High Speed Vision systems (Cognex) and Control Networks & Communication Systems (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet)
• · Proficient in programming and troubleshooting of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson)
• · Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider)