Senior PLC Automation Engineer

Company Description

Impact Engineering Ltd is a trusted automation partner focused on business transformation, digitalization, and providing innovative automation solutions. Our mission is to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency while minimizing costs and environmental impact. We offer a range of services from consultancy to automation projects and targeted training, all aimed at adding value to businesses navigating digitalization.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Senior PLC Automation Engineer at Impact Engineering. This role is based on a key customer site in Dublin who have a number of projects ongoing and more upcoming next year.

This position involves a wide variety of different responsibilities including executing projects and providing operational support.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotech Engineering, or related life science engineering with 5+ years’ experience in operations/manufacturing environment.
• Background in automation design, installation, programming. Experience with validation and lifecycle maintenance is an advantage.
• Experience in one the following automation specialties is an advantage:
• Biopharmaceutical Formulation and/or Fill/Finish (Rockwell PLCs)
• Experience in programming and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Serialisation and Vision Systems. The systems on site include:
• PLCs: Rockwell.
• HMIs: Rockwell.
• SCADA:InTouch, Rockwell FTView & FT Batch.
• Fieldbus: ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, AS-I, BACnet etc.
• Knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 and S95 industry standards, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
• Working knowledge of network architecture technologies including TCP/IP and Firewalls.
• Independent, self-motivated, organised, and able to multi-task in a manufacturing environment.
• Team player, prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making.
• Solid technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.
• Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders; coordinating and collaborating with teams from different departments to achieve common goals.