Senior Automation Engineer

Inform3 Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in County Dublin is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer. The role involves responsibility for developing and supporting automation control systems while working closely with diverse teams. Ideal candidates have a Third Level qualification and 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, proficiency in Rockwell Studio 5000, and a positive attitude towards continual learning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ industry experience.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of Robotics and safety standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all controls and automation equipment and systems.
• Manage the development, installation, and validation of automation projects.
• Design and deliver best in class automation solutions.

Skills

Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Electronic Computer Science

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Organisational Skills

Education

Third Level qualification

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FT View

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal/Step7

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Job description

Overview

Job Title – SeniorAutomation Engineer

Job Locations – County Dublin

Salary – Negotiable 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 based in County Dublin on their client site.

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

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Experience working within the Pharmaceutical sector.
• Knowledge of Robotics and safety standards an advantage.
• 5+ years’ industry experience.
• Industry experience with preference for Rockwell Studio 5000, 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 015 314 886.

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