Senior Automation Engineer

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking a hands-on DeltaV engineer to join a major manufacturing operation in Damastown, Dublin. The role focuses on development, optimisation and reliability of its automated production environment, with a live manufacturing setting and cross‑functional teams.

This 12‑month contract offers strong extension potential and an hourly rate of €70–€80. You will deliver control system improvements, perform troubleshooting and commissioning, and collaborate with engineering and

Qualifications

• Hands-on DeltaV experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with control system configuration and commissioning.
• Collaborative and able to engage with engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and optimise Emerson DeltaV control systems across the site.
• Deliver automation modifications, troubleshooting, system integration, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to improve performance and reliability.

Skills

DeltaV expertise

Industrial control

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

• 12-month contract
• Long-term project potential

An opportunity to join a major manufacturing operation, taking a hands‑on role in the ongoing development, optimisation and reliability of its automated production environment.

You'll bring your Emerson DeltaV expertise into a live manufacturing setting, working alongside engineering, operations and project teams to deliver control system improvements and support critical production processes.

With an initial 12-month contract and strong potential for extension, this is an opportunity to establish yourself within an established engineering team and contribute to longer-term automation initiatives.

Why You'll Want It

• €70–€80 per hour, with an initial 12-month contract and strong extension potential.
• Take ownership of meaningful DeltaV automation activities within an operational manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to ongoing engineering improvements alongside experienced technical teams.

What You'll Do

• Support, maintain and optimise Emerson DeltaV control systems across the manufacturing environment.
• Deliver automation modifications, troubleshooting, system integration, testing and commissioning activities.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve system performance, reliability and production efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Strong hands‑on experience with Emerson DeltaV in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience in control system configuration, troubleshooting, modifications and commissioning.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to engage confidently with engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Location: Damastown, Dublin
• Duration: Initial 12-month contract
• Extension: Strong potential for longer-term engagement