Automation & Controls Engineer
Job Title: Automation & Controls Engineer Location: Midlands Industrial Hub (Commutable from Longford, Meath, Cavan) Salary: €60,000 €80,000 + Benefits Package (Dependent on Experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Company: Our client is a premier, tier-one engineering and manufacturing organisation renowned for delivering high-specification systems across highly regulated industrial sectors. Due to sustained growth and ongoing site expansion, they are seeking an experienced technical professional to lead their advanced automation and control infrastructure. Position Overview: Operating from a state-of-the-art facility strategically located in the Midlands, you will take ownership of the design, programming, optimisation, and validation of automated plant systems. This role serves as a key technical interface, troubleshooting hardware and software control loops to ensure zero operational downtime and drive continuous process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Systems Programming: Develop, modify, and optimise PLC, HMI, and SCADA control system architectures to support site production lines and industrial machinery. Fault Diagnostics: Perform expert root-cause troubleshooting on complex electronic, pneumatic, and electrical automation faults. Project Delivery: Act as the technical lead for machine upgrades, industrial networking expansions, and the commissioning of new automated processing units. Quality & Validation: Ensure all controls infrastructure aligns with strict statutory regulations, standard operating procedures, and change control validation parameters. Interdepartmental Liaison: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary maintenance, design, and manufacturing teams to identify automated process efficiency gains. Candidate Requirements: Technical Foundation: Degree or equivalent qualification in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering. Core Competencies: Strong, proven experience programming and configuring mainstream industrial PLC and SCADA systems. Network Literacy: Practical understanding of industrial networking protocols and fieldbus communications. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, clear technical reporting skills, and a highly collaborative team approach.
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