Graduate Automation Engineer

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Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions.

With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.

We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight.

Our expertise also extends to power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations.

From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery.

We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position Summary

NeoDyne are recruiting a

Graduate Automation Engineer

to join our expanding System Integration team.

Our graduate programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills.

Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

This Graduate opportunity is offered as a full-time permanent contract, based at our

Cork Office

, with an excellent salary and benefits package.

If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

What will I be doing?

Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

Projects will be spread across all areas of Industrial Automation and could include PLC and SCADA design, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), control logic programming, control panel hardware design, and site testing & commissioning.

Generating technical documentation and dealing with customers will also be key parts of our graduate programme to help develop your soft skills.

You will also have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to get involved in installation, testing, and commissioning.

What about training?

Our induction programme revolves around a model for learning and development.

70% On-the-job Learning : You'll get stuck in from Day 1, working on real projects, delivering real business value to our customers both on- and off-site.

20% Learning from others : You'll be part of a team, working with subject matter experts and interacting with our customers daily.

You'll receive support and guidance, and an invaluable opportunity to learn from former graduates who've seen it and done it.

10% Formal Education : We'll help you become an expert in your chosen field, backed up by formal e-learning and classroom training.

This extends to attaining professional certifications where relevant to our business specialisations.

Required

Experience & skills

Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems or related field.

0-2 years' experience in a similar automation role or Work Placement.

Full Irish driving license or to be achieved within 12months of starting the role.

Desired

PLC Programming Experience : Siemens / Rockwell.

HMI / SCADA Experience : Siemens / Rockwell / AVEVA / Schneider.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

Work well as part of a team.

Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.

Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.

Can prioritise and coordinate work.

Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Can multitask and work well under pressure.

Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on offer?

Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases

Paid Overtime

Paid Graduation Day

Health Insurance

Income Protection

Life Assurance

PRSA pension with employer contribution

Flexible Working

Personalised Career Development Plan

Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer

Cycle to work scheme

Apply today!

With our diverse range of business specialisations, customers, and industries that we serve, we offer an unrivalled programme designed to accelerate your personal and professional development.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US.

So why wait?

Apply Today!

NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr