Senior Automation Engineer

4220 embecta Penel Irish Branch; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

embecta is expanding its engineering team to support a high-volume, fully automated manufacturing environment. The Senior Automation Engineer will troubleshoot, maintain, and drive continuous improvement of production equipment and processes.

The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, vision systems, and controller networks. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in equipment automation or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley / Rockwell products and coding from specifications.
• Experience with Cognex Vision systems and Control networks (ControlNet/DeviceNet/Ethernet).
• Proficient in motion control programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley/Emerson).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (Allen Bradley/Schneider).

Responsibilities

• Manage automation projects plant-wide with vendors for new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma and PM techniques.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Validation, Development & Quality.
• Support change control and software revision control.
• Assist Validation with process validation and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure risk assessments and safety improvements.
• Aid in budget preparation.
• Support training of Engineering Technicians.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

B.Eng. in Electrical/Software/Manufacturing or related engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Cognex Vision systems

SCADA / HMI systems

ControlNet / DeviceNet / Ethernet

Job description

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

Job Purpose: 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)
• Creative thinking team player with excellent communication skills, an ability to work on own initiative combined with the ability to work seamlessly across various departments
• Some experience of Object Oriented Programming and SQL Server / database design is advantageous.

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At embecta, a career is more than a job, it is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of about 30 million people around the world who depend on our products to manage a chronic condition every single day.