Systems Automation Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Clonmel is looking for a Systems Automation Engineer to handle programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems. The role requires robust experience with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, along with excellent IT skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, coordinate technology implementations, and ensure software integrity across all automation assets. A bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in relevant industries are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Pharma, Medical device, Semiconductor, FMCG industry.
• Ability to diagnose hardware, software, networking issues.
• Experience in defining User Requirements Specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of PLC, HMI, Robotics, and automated systems programming work.
• Liaise with equipment engineers to specify controls systems requirements.
• Assist in execution of Site and Factory Acceptance Testing.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Vision inspection programming

Omron, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff PLC’s expertise

Software packages: Sysmac studio, CX-One

Excellent IT skills

Strong documentation and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Electrical CAD software

Job description

## Systems Automation EngineerApplylocations: Ireland - Clonmeltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 31154531## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Abbott in Ireland**Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.**About Abbott**Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.**Responsibilities*** Carry out a range of PLC, HMI, Robotics, Vision inspection and other automated systems programming work.* Liaise with the equipment engineers to specify controls systems requirements* Review and supervise software development by external vendors, ensuring code is well structured, adequately annotated, easy to read and edit* Liaise with equipment engineers in development of testing protocols ensuring that software integrity will be adequately tested* Assist in execution of Site and Factory Acceptance Testing* Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements through control or inspection systems optimisations* Research and co-ordinate the introduction and implementation of new automation technologies* Liaise and communicate with the different engineering, production and quality team members* Liaise with Maintenance technicians in troubleshooting equipment issues* Update equipment software as required ensuring it where possible it maintains validated state* Take ownership of software revision control for each automation asset**Key Skills*** Programming of Omron, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff PLC’s and HMI’s* Programming of ABB, Fanus, Denso Robots* Programming of Keyence and Cognex vision inspection systems* Software experience with following packages: Sysmac studio, CX-One, Studio5000, Robot Studio, TwinCat, FactoryTalK* Configuration of communication interfaces and networks (Ethernet)* Ability do diagnose hardware, software, networking issues* Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings* Experience in electrical CAD software and SolidWorks is an advantage* Excellent IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office packages.* Strong documentation, reporting and analytical skills.* Scada experience is preferred* Experience defining User Requirements Specifications and executing FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols* Experience developing OEE measurement systems, automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management is highly desired**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline* 5 years’ experience in Pharma, Medical device, Semiconductor, FMCG industryConnect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.**The base pay for this position is**N/A