Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd (NI); Dundalk; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ControlSoft Automation Systems Ltd in Dundalk, Ireland, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design innovative automation solutions for real-world machinery. You will lead mechanical concepts across cross-functional teams and own design elements from concept through delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in automation/electrical/mechanical, 5+ years' machine design experience, and proficiency with Solidworks and PLC software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in automation or related field.
• 5+ years in machine design.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, OSI PI, VBA.
• Knowledge of robotics and safety standards advantageous.
• Knowledge of CFR Part 11 and GAMP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated equipment from concept to delivery.
• 3D and 2D design and detailing using Solidworks.
• Prepare and control project documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure quality management per ISO9001.
• Plan and prioritise work across multiple projects.

Skills

Machine design

Automation principles

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation/Electrical/Mechanical/CS

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FT View

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal/Step7

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Cisco networking qualification

VMware

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 has the vision of building the automation machines and solutions of the future.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be located in Dundalk, Co.Louth. The successful candidate will design innovative automation solutions by working with cross functional engineering teams, designing the mechanical elements our of automation solutions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and development of automated equipment to meet customer requirements, owning design elements from concept to project delivery.
• 3D and 2D design and detailing (using Solidworks).
• Project Documentation (Technical document creation, review, and control).
• Ensure project requirements are reviewed and understood and agreed with the customer.
• Plan and prioritise work, across multiple projects, and ensure completion.
• Work with multi-discipline teams to achieve project and company goals.
• Collaborate with project teams, sharing knowledge and working on problem solving.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the department and across the business.
• 3D Design of Mechatronic equipment including mechanism; transfer systems, servo systems, robotics, pneumatics, electrical equipment and machine guarding.
• Document the project and manage the change control.
• Follow our quality management system in accordance with ISO9001.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelors in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of machine design 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 individuals with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.