Senior Automation Engineer

NES Fircroft; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Ireland seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield manufacturing facility. The role focuses on Rockwell Automation platforms and integration of new equipment and processes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, perform FAT/SAT and commissioning, and support start-up and handover with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time execution. Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and FactoryTalk is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk.
• Proven delivery of automation projects within manufacturing environments.
• FAT, SAT and commissioning experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Previous Greenfield project experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Development and configuration of Rockwell control systems.
• PLC and HMI/SCADA software development.
• Creation and review of automation documentation.
• Functional and detailed design support.
• Vendor management and technical reviews.
• FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Integration of equipment and process systems.
• Supporting project delivery through to start-up and handover.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Allen-Bradley CompactLogix

FactoryTalk

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

FAT

SAT

Commissioning

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Rockwell Automation software tools

Job description

We're partnering with a leading organisation on a major Greenfield manufacturing project in Dublin and are looking to engage an experienced Automation Engineer with strong Rockwell Automation expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile capital project, supporting the design, development, and implementation of automation systems for a brand-new facility.

Responsibilities:

• Development and configuration of Rockwell control systems
• PLC and HMI/SCADA software development
• Creation and review of automation documentation
• Functional and detailed design support
• Vendor management and technical reviews
• FAT, SAT and commissioning activities
• Integration of equipment and process systems
• Supporting project delivery through to start-up and handover

Experience Required:

• Strong hands‑on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk
• Proven delivery of automation projects within manufacturing environments
• FAT, SAT and commissioning experience
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team
• Previous Greenfield project experience would be highly advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an Automation Engineer looking to play a key role in the delivery of a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility from the ground up.