Automation Engineer

With over 25 years in business, Occupli is a leading provider of health and safety, recruitment, consultancy, and environmental solutions in Ireland. Occupli has been Putting Safety to Work for over two decades.

Occupli are delighted to exclusively partner with scaling Indigenous Irish engineering and manufacturing company.

We are currently recruiting an Automation Engineer on a permanent basis.

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Automation Engineer to contribute to a range of engineering and automation activities. The position involves developing and supporting control systems, producing technical documentation and assisting with the implementation and improvement of automated processes and equipment.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and relevant stakeholders, the successful candidate will apply their technical expertise to solve engineering challenges, support project delivery and maintain high standards of quality, safety and technical performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and clarify technical requirements with relevant stakeholders to establish the scope and functionality of automation projects.
• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC software, HMI applications and associated control systems.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including functional, software and hardware specifications, electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Support the selection, specification and integration of electrical and automation components.
• Provide technical input during equipment development, build, testing and installation.
• Investigate issues with existing systems and implement appropriate modifications and improvements.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning and technical handover, including travel when required.
• Coordinate assigned engineering activities in line with agreed specifications, timelines, budgets and quality requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise to the evaluation and development of engineering solutions.
• Follow applicable safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.