Description
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Job Location: Castletroy, IRL
Job Duration: 12 Months
Position Description and Responsibilities
Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high speed device integration.
Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment
Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications
Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment.
Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection.
Fault-find complex automation equipment
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards
Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop machine control software involving servo pneumatic and data control.
Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs
Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, plan and execute multiple tasks to tight schedules
Highly motivated self-starter
Ability to document own work clearly and precisely
Strong communication skills
Other Skills, Abilities and Education
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science OR equivalent
5/6 years experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team.
Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA HMI software.
Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics and RFID systems would be beneficial
Accustomed to working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control.