Automation Engineer
Collins Mcnicholas Recruitment
Galway
Purpose of the role: The role of the Electrical/Automation Engineer is to support the technical team in Assembly, and provide expertise on all Electrical and control systems within the facility. The individual must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Siemens S5 & S7, etc.; and HMI or SCADA programming and configuration. This person will provide the company with the technical resource and expertise to ensure that current and future equipment is maintained, upgraded and protected - “future proof” against obsolescence and changes/upgrades to hardware/software. The individual must have strong Project Management expertise and an ability to lead a multi discipline project team on a range of projects. Ideally the individual will also have a mechanical aptitude and an excellent understanding of mechanical automated equipment. Oversee all facilities maintenance actions, budget and team. Responsibilities and Duties: Control Engineer should have a Degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation with at least 5 to 7 years’ experience in programming machine or process control with a good knowledge of both electrical and mechanical design. The applicant ideally would have experience in machine building environment and have the ability to work in a high pressure manufacturing environment. The applicant should have experience with the following applications - Program Ladder logic PLCs, Siemens S5 and S7 PLCs. Experience in Project Management, and leading a cross functional team on various projects. Experience with Program & install M.I.S and HMIs SCADA packages and Interface panels. Experience in the areas of programming and installing Robotic application for Palletising, Packing, Pick & place and continuous motion assembly machines. ******************************************************************************* For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Edyta Fleming on 091706721 or emailedyta.fleming@collinsmcnicholas.ie. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs! This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
1923 days ago