Automation Systems Controls Engineer - Waterford

Automation Systems Controls Engineer - County Waterford.

In this role you will work with technical team members to maintain, repair, troubleshoot and develop systems architecture within allocated timeframes and cost constraints. These works relate to existing production assembly lines, NPI automation projects, and automation upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide PLC programming, Visions Systems, SCADA systems installation, networks, set-up, configurations, calibrations, troubleshooting and fault-finding support.
• Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
• Be willing to travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites.
• Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
• Support manufacturing IT Systems architecture and networking (Profibus, ProfiNET, etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Manage assigned project budgets, liaise with customers, contractors as required.
• Develop systems equipment maintenance procedures.
• Develop and deliver technical systems training.

Skills and experience required for this role:
• Degree in electronic engineering, controls engineering, software engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience of PLC programming essential, and Vision Systems and SCADA systems installation highly desirable.
• At least 3-5 years' relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• High volume automated assembly experience is an advantage.  An electrical background / qualification advantageous.

• Able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills.
• Systematic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Programming experience: PLC (e.g. Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley), C++, SQL.
• Good data analysis skills, Minitab an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, experience of MS Project, MS Access, PowerBI, PowerApps, Power Automate advantageous.
• CAD experience desirable