Senior Automation Engineer

Inform3 Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 58,370 - 81,718; Full time

Job summary

Inform3 Recruitment seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join their team in Belfast, with a salary range of £50K to £70K based on experience. This role involves developing and supporting automation control systems across diverse industries, emphasizing teamwork and accountability.

The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of industry experience, a relevant third-level qualification, and have experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, PLC’s, and automation principles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years industry experience required.
• Robotics and safety standards knowledge is an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of automation principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for controls and automation equipment.
• Manage automation projects within budget.
• Design and deliver best in class automation solutions.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Third Level qualification in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Electronic Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

PLC’s

FT View

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal/Step7

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Job description

Job Title – SeniorAutomation Engineer

Job Location – Belfast

Salary – £50K - £70K Based on Experience

About the Role:

A Manufacturing Company located in County Louth are currently expanding their team and are currently looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join their team in their Belfast offices.

The role offers the chance to be part of a close-knit team, while developing your own knowledge and skills. The individual should be highly motivated with a willingness to succeed within the company as they expect pace, cooperation and accountability.

You will be tasked the development, commissioning and support of automation control systems across a wide spectrum of industries utilising cutting edge technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all controls and automation equipment and systems.
• Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
• Safeguard the automation process in respect of safe operations through regular checks and update of control systems.
• Assess existing technologies and processes.
• Design and deliver best in class automation solutions.
• Software development of bespoke machines & manufacturing systems.
• Support and communicate effectively with the Engineer Manager with defining work packages, planning and organising automation activities.
• Work closely with the automation team, developers, project designers, electricians and operations.
• Ensure quality in projects for usability, reliability and manufacturability.
• To design electrical control systems for specific customer requirements and to make sure they are of industry standards.
• To identify any root causes of automation faults/breakdowns and prioritise corrective measures to meet the operational processing objectives.
• Complete all documentation to the highest quality and oversee all acceptance testing.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Third Level qualification in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Electronic Computer Science.
• Knowledge of Robotics and safety standards an advantage.
• 7+ years’ industry experience.
• Industry experience with preference for Rockwell Studio 5000, PLC’s, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
• Thorough knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
• Excellent Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication.
• Positive attitude towards work with a willingness to continually learn.
• Well organised approach to work.

For more information about the role please feel free to contact Caolán on 028 30 898 345.

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