Senior PLC Automation Engineer

Impact Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Engineering Ltd is seeking a Senior PLC Automation Engineer for a full-time role on a key customer site in Dublin. The successful candidate will join a team delivering automation projects, providing on-site engineering and ongoing operational support.

This role requires detailed knowledge of Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and validation standards. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering or related fields, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
• Background in automation design, installation, programming; lifecycle maintenance.
• Experience with Rockwell PLCs/HMIs/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and ISA-S88 standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation projects on site and provide operational support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Automation engineering

Rockwell PLCs

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

InTouch

FTView

FT Batch

Job description

Impact Engineering Ltd is a trusted automation partner focused on business transformation, digitalization, and providing innovative automation solutions. Our mission is to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing costs and environmental impact. We offer a range of services from consultancy to automation projects and targeted training, all aimed at adding value to businesses navigating digitalization.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior PLC Automation Engineer at Impact Engineering. This role is based on a key customer site in Dublin who have a number of projects ongoing and more upcoming next year.

This position involves a wide variety of different responsibilities including executing projects and providing operational support.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
• Background in automation design, installation, programming. Experience with validation and lifecycle maintenance is an advantage.
• Experience in one the following automation specialties is an advantage:
• Biopharmaceutical Formulation and/or Fill/Finish (Rockwell PLCs)
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Serialisation and Vision Systems. The systems on site include:
• PLCs: Rockwell.
• HMIs: Rockwell.
• SCADA:InTouch, Rockwell FTView & FT Batch.
• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
• Working knowledge of network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls.
• Independent, self-motivated, organised, and able to multi-task in a manufacturing environment.
• Team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.
• Solid technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders; coordinating and collaborating with teams from different departments to achieve common goals.