Senior Automation Engineer

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd (UK); Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd (UK) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer for the development, commissioning and support of automation control systems across industries. You will design systems, define libraries, write programs, simulate and oversee commissioning, maintaining compliance and quality standards.

The role requires handling designDocumentation, project management and collaboration with customers, while mentoring junior engineers and delivering best-in-class automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in automation roles.
• Experience with design, commissioning and support of control systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects.
• Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems.
• Interact with customers on technical requirements.
• Assess existing technologies and processes.
• Design and deliver automation solutions.
• Support operations with technical queries.
• Collaborate with a team and upskill juniors.
• Document projects and manage change control.
• Work independently and handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects with a proactive attitude.

Skills

Automation knowledge

Control system design

System integration

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Safety standards

Education

Engineering degree in Automation/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FT View

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal/Step7

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Cisco Networking

VMware

Robotics

Job description

At ControlSoft, we produce high quality automation solutions that impacts on the execution of real-world machinery and processes. Our automation enables autonomous aqua drones to navigate the seas, robots to assemble complex products, pharmaceuticals to produce life-changing medicines and so much more.

ControlSoft offer a complete solution from the Factory Floor to the Cloud utilizing our internal departments for Automation, Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build, Robotics and Software Development. Our highly experienced team of Engineers have a wealth of knowledge spanning decades in various fields. This experience means we possess cross discipline capabilities when integrating systems from the Factory Floor to the Cloud.

As we are a fast-growing company with great career opportunities, an ideal candidate would want to grow with us and have the vision of building the automation machines and solutions of the future.

We are looking for a highly motivated, result-driven and confident Senior Automation Engineer. This is a full time and permanent position based in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland.

As a Senior Automation Engineer, your role will be the development, commissioning and support of automation control systems across a wide spectrum of industries utilising cutting edge technologies.

You will be responsible for system designs, standard library roadmap’s, specifications, programming, simulation, testing and overseeing commissioning.

The candidate must possess the technical expertise to maintain, develop, troubleshoot and validate these systems in a compliant manner.

Robust Renumeration Package To Reflect Experience And Qualifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
• Software development of bespoke machines & manufacturing systems.
• Interact with the customers on technical requirements.
• Assess existing technologies and processes.
• Design and deliver best in class automation solutions.
• Support operations with technical queries.
• Work within a team and upskill junior engineers.
• Document the project and manage change control.
• Work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to take ownership of projects.
• Positive and proactive attitude.

Qualifications & Skills

• Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ Years industry experience
• Industry experience with preference for Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP an advantage
• Cisco Networking qualification and or VMware or equivalent qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of Robotics and safety standards an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of automation principles and procedures
• Ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills