Senior Automation Engineer: Lead Industrial PLC & Robotics

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

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.