Senior Automation Engineer – MedTech Robotics & PLCs

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer in Waterford to design, build and commission automated manufacturing cells for a major medical device manufacturer. You will apply PLC control, robotics, and safety principles on complex production lines in a regulated setting.

Role covers project leadership from concept to validated production, with collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality and Validation teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years in automation engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical/pharma/life sciences) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and implement automated manufacturing solutions to improve safety and efficiency.
• Program, troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled equipment.
• Integrate robotic systems including UR robots for production lines.
• Lead automation projects from concept through validation and handover.
• Develop control architectures, electrical schematics and specs.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities in regulated environments.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Validation teams on improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

UR programming

Automation systems

Safety standards

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree in Automation/Mechatronics/related

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens/Beckhoff controllers

UR robotics

Job description

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer in Waterford to design, build and commission automated manufacturing cells for a major medical device manufacturer. You will apply PLC control, robotics, and safety principles on complex production lines in a regulated setting.

Role covers project leadership from concept to validated production, with collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality and Validation teams.