Automation Engineer - County Westmeath

Automation Engineer - County Westmeath.

Principal Accountabilities of this role:
• Provide high-quality technical support to production.
• Respond promptly to production machinery breakdowns and conduct emergency repairs, if required.
• Implement continuous improvements to production machinery performance
• Fault-find complex automation equipment.
• Update and maintain safety systems in line with best practice
• Promote technical excellence within the maintenance team for automation engineering.
• Recommend modifications to improve quality and reduce costs
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians
• Design, program, and debug PLC Control Systems.
• Analyse, understand, troubleshoot and modify software programmes written by other developers.
• Prepare and review design documentation, including URS, tender documents, and technical reports.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide user training on equipment/ process functionality.
• Liaise with system vendors to identify and implement automated solutions
• Commission project installations, including conducting Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Design automation systems and network architectures, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Prepare bills of materials and technical submissions for automation equipment.
• Control project costs and manage documentation according to the Project Management Plan.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and collaborate with suppliers during installation and commissioning.
• Develop novel automation system designs and concepts

Skills and Experience sought for this role:
• Experience and/or qualifications in electro-mechanical maintenance fitting
• Proven experienced in fault-finding and problem solving in automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC Programming (Omron, Siemens, and Mitsubishi)
• Certified ABB and Kuka Robot programming
• Strong understanding of automated controls and controls systems, and machine safety.
• Experienced with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Able to work safely and effectively within a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Prior experience in a similar role