This successful Medical Device contract manufacturing facility located in the West with over 300 employees in Ireland and more than 1000 worldwide, is looking for a skilled professional to join its team. Due to recent business developments, the company require a Senior Automation Engineer to support on manufacturing activities.

The Role:

Reporting to the Business Unit Engineering Manager, you will support design process improvement and lead in-house automation initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Supported by your team, the Senior Automation Engineer will:

• Provide technical guidance from concept to design commissioning and validation
• Liaise with the Engineering team to improve automation systems, keeping up-to-date on industrial automation technologies
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity and cost savings site-wide
• Support and maintain process lines through implementation of automation procedures and improve OEE through participation in Preventative and Corrective Maintenance programmes
• Assist in the introduction of new equipment to clients plants and internally
• Deliver automation solutions on time and within budget

The Person:

A Senior Automation Engineer must be qualified to, at minimum, Diploma level in Mechatronics/Electrical. Additionally, to perform the role effectively, the Senior Automation Engineer must have:

• 5-8 years' relevant industrial automation experience
• A working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, VB
• Proficiency with troubleshooting hardware and software designs
• Keen familiarity with motor drivers and knowledge of regulatory requirements of machine building

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Aidan Toner on +353 91 782 110 for a confidential discussion.