Automation Engineer

Design Automation Engineer II – Galway

Location: Galway – Onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Contractor Role

We are currently seeking a Design Automation Engineer II to support a high-performing manufacturing environment in Galway. This role will focus on automation, controls, troubleshooting and continuous improvement across automated production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and problem resolution on automated manufacturing lines.
• Investigate equipment downtime and assist with root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support the installation, commissioning and start-up of new or modified automation equipment.
• Provide hands-on support during hypercare and production ramp-up phases.
• Assist with software, controls and system-level debugging.
• Support the integration of electrical, mechanical, hardware and software components.
• Contribute to equipment improvements, standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support validation, verification and change control activities as required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and assist with updates to procedures and specifications.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and technical team members, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable and robust automation solutions.

Required Experience

• Demonstrable experience in automation and/or controls engineering.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated equipment and production lines.
• Ability to diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical and software domains.
• Experience working within a regulated industry, ideally medical device or a similar environment.
• Demonstrable coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to support and develop less experienced engineers or technical team members.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills

• Experience with PLC-based control systems.
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience – essential.
• Experience with vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence – preferred.
• Exposure to Beckhoff, Epson robots, motion control and HMI/SCADA (Ignition) systems is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine documentation.
• Experience with commissioning, testing and equipment support activities.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.