Senior Automation Engineer

Hunter Savage

Leinster

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

€65k-€70k salary

Flexible/hybrid hours

Continuous training & career dev.

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for their Dundalk office in Ireland. The role focuses on development, commissioning, and ongoing support of automation control systems across diverse industries using cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience, with preferred familiarity in Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, OSI PI Historian and VBA. A proactive, client-facing engineer with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

3rd level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
5+ years of industry experience in automation engineering.
Experience with Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens is preferred.
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Assist in development, commissioning, and support of automation control systems across various industries using cutting edge technologies.
Work on a wide variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.
Design and deliver high-quality automation solutions.
Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
Document projects and manage change control.
Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Provide technical support to operations.

Skills

Senior Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

PLC Engineer

Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Education

Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell

Ignition

Siemens

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Cisco Networking

VMware

Job description

Job Title

Senior Automation Engineer (Min 5 Years relevant experience)

Location

Dundalk, Ireland (office based)

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities

Description

We are hiring for our client, a top Automation company based in their office in Dundalk, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to assist in the development, commissioning and support of automation control systems across a wide spectrum of industries utilising cutting edge technologies.

The Role

Assist in the development, commissioning, and support of automation control systems across various industries using cutting edge technologies.
Work on a wide variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.
Design and deliver high-quality automation solutions.
Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
Document projects and manage change control.
Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Provide technical support to operations.

The Person

Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
5+ years of industry experience.
Preferred experience with Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
Ambitious, confident, and professional individual with strong communication and organizational skills.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.

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