Automation Engineer

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure the successful design of control systems and programming code within the defined budget and time expectations set by the Project Manager.


• Develop controls design activities and related documents following Allied Automation Processes \& Standards, ensuring compliance with industry standards as per URS.


• Create specific programs based on customer and project requirements, adhering to the Allied automation Coding Standard.


• Participate in controls and validation activities, including testing and debugging, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).


• Work closely with the project team to fine\-tune PLC code during the testing and development phases of projects.


• Provide support to Greatech customers both on and off\-site on all advanced industrial automation equipment supplied by Greatech.


• Interface with the Customer, Project Manager, Design Engineers, and other project team members as required to ensure smooth project execution.


• Assist the management team in identifying new product opportunities, working with the controls team to design, develop, and test PLC code in accordance with site coding standards.


• Develop and test various aspects of automation systems, including robotics, vision, PLC, HMI/SCADA, and Motion Control.


• Co\-ordinate and manage the controls elements of the build and debug process of equipment.


• Complete the controls aspects of projects within the allocated schedule and budget.


• Assist in researching and implementing new control technologies to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.


• The person should be qualified to an appropriate level of engineering and have a demonstrated track record in controls/PLC programming.


• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley control systems including Servo motion control and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.


• Strong knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP \& IO Link).


• Experience in robotics and vision systems is beneficial.


• Strong communication, organisational and problem\-solving skills are necessary.


• Comfortable working in a fast\-paced environment, ensuring projects are completed to a high standard and on schedule.


• Ability to work as part of a flexible, dynamic team, while taking responsibility for individual tasks.


• Understanding of GAMP 5 documentation standards is beneficial.


• Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings is beneficial.


• Experience with Ignition 8 SCADA package beneficial.


• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry beneficial.

• Bike to work scheme


• Loyalty holidays scheme


• On\-site parking


• Pension


• Refer a friend scheme


• Relevant training for development

Pay: €37,000\.00\-€60,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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