Controls & Automation Engineer

A Controls & Automation Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Dublin based client – an award-winning technology company developing very high precision electro/ mechanical optical assemblies. The Controls & Automation Engineer will join their hardware development team

ROLE:

* Electrical Design & Schematics: Design, update, and manage complete 2D electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring harness drawings using SolidWorks Electrical.

* Documentation & SOPs: Author clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hardware assembly, testing, and maintenance. Maintain system documentation, wiring pinouts, interconnect diagrams, and Electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Instrumentation & Assembly: Hands-on wiring, component integration, and bench testing of controls hardware and sensors.

* System Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist in physical system construction, experimental setups, debugging, and electrical fault-finding on complex machinery.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, software, and optics teams to ensure seamless hardware integration across all machine modules.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Level 8 Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

* Minimum 2 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.

* SolidWorks Electrical: Practical experience using SolidWorks Electrical (or equivalent electrical CAD packages) to produce schematic sets and panel layouts.

* Hands-on Integration: Proven track record in wiring, testing, and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical hardware and instrumentation.

* Standard Operating Procedures: Demonstrated ability to author, implement, and consistently follow structured SOPs for assembly, testing, and system operation.

* Experience with multi-axis motion control and drive configuration desirable

* Background with PLCs, microcontrollers, or LabVIEW programming preferred

* Exposure to vacuum control systems, temperature monitoring, and high-precision sensors desirable