Automation Engineer
CPL
Limerick
Position Description and Responsibilities. • Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high speed device integration. • Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment. • Develop Functional and Detailed Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications. • Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications. • Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment. • Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection. • Fault-find complex automation equipment. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards. • Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities. • Develop machine control software involving servo pneumatic and data control. • Participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards. • Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs. • Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to organize, plan and execute multiple tasks to tight schedules. • Highly motivated self-starter. • Ability to document own work clearly and precisely. • Strong communication skills. Other Skills, Abilities and Education • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science OR equivalent. • 5/6 years experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team. • Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs, Guardlogix Safety PLC’s and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA HMI software. • Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics and RFID systems would be beneficial. • Accustomed to working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control.
1152 days ago