Senior SCADA/PLC Automation Engineer

EMR Integrated Solutions

Dunboyne

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

EMR Integrated Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Ireland to lead PLC-based control-system upgrades in water and wastewater facilities. You will drive design, development and integration of SCADA/HMI solutions, focusing on Ignition and ICONICS, while coordinating with clients and internal teams through surveys, testing and cutover activities.

The role emphasizes end-to-end automation project delivery, including FAT/SAT, commissioning and handover, with office-based work and

Qualifications

Five+ years delivering PLC, automation and SCADA solutions.
Experience in water or wastewater facilities and migration projects.
Strong knowledge of SCADA architectures, communications and security considerations.
Familiarity with Ignition and ICONICS platforms.
Experience with Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA/DA, DNP3 protocols.
Valid driving licence and ability to attend sites.

Responsibilities

Contribute to presales, site surveys, project scoping, estimating and design for new automation systems.
Assess and document existing PLC/SCADA/HMI, instrumentation and control-system arrangements.
Design, configure, program, test and commission PLC-based control systems.
Develop PLC replacement and migration strategies with phased cutover plans.
Develop and integrate PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions including telemetry and third-party equipment.
Produce control philosophies, specifications, I/O schedules and system documentation.
Plan and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and handover activities.
Collaborate with the Automation Team Lead and Project Manager to deliver requirements.
Liaise with client IT/OT teams regarding networks, security and remote access.
Maintain project software, configuration records, licences and documentation.
Contribute to project work breakdown structures and delivery plans.
Develop reusable libraries and standardised solutions.
Provide client training and post-implementation support.