Automation Engineer

CREGG is currently looking for a Lead Automation Engineer with Machine build, Design and Validation experience for a long term contract based in Cork Responsibilities Lead complex automation projects from concept through production release, ensuring adherence to agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and performance objectives. Own project delivery and act as the primary technical and project interface with equipment suppliers, system integrators and automation vendors. Manage equipment design and build activities, including concept selection, design reviews, risk assessments, build oversight, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, commissioning, validation and production handover. Provide technical leadership across relevant automation disciplines, which may include controls, mechanical design, equipment design, machine vision, robotics, software integration and process automation. Develop and maintain user requirements, equipment specifications, project plans, design documentation, acceptance criteria and validation strategies for automated manufacturing systems. Characterise, optimise and validate manufacturing processes on complex automation equipment to achieve product quality, process capability, reliability, cycle-time and operational efficiency targets. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, including Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, R&D, Supply Chain and external vendors. Plan and support equipment qualification and process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, MSA, GR&R and structured process characterisation studies, as applicable. Lead structured problem solving and technical issue resolution during design, build, commissioning, validation and production ramp-up. Drive improvement in equipment reliability, uptime, yield, cycle time, maintainability and cost performance. Review and approve relevant design outputs, such as mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, software documentation, risk analyses, equipment manuals, test protocols and validation deliverables. Expertise: Cognex In-Sight, VisionPro or Designer platforms. Automated visual inspection and inspection-system development. High-speed assembly automation and robotic systems. PLC, HMI, servo motion and industrial controls. Mechanical design and design-for-automation. Automated test systems, laser processing or precision inspection. Industrial networking, machine connectivity and manufacturing data collection. Experience: Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management capability. Experience with FAT, SAT, equipment commissioning, qualification and validation. Working knowledge of statistical methods for process characterisation and equipment qualification. Knowledge of medical device regulatory and validation expectations, including applicable FDA, ISO 13485 and GAMP principles. Experience with machine connectivity, data-enabled manufacturing or Industry 4.0 solutions. Ability to communicate technical risks, decisions and recovery plans clearly to vendors and internal stakeholders. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Relevant disciplines may include Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Controls or a comparable engineering qualification. A Valid Irish work permit Skills: PLC Programming Design Validation Machine build

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