Automation Engineer
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Systems Engineer to join a high-performing technical team at a major cement manufacturing site in County Louth. This role suits a motivated professional with strong automation and control systems expertise who is keen to develop their career within a large industrial operation.
With a long-established manufacturing presence in Ireland and two advanced production facilities, this organisation uses modern, energy-efficient technology to supply high-quality products to domestic and international markets.
The Role
The Systems Engineer will provide specialist engineering support and take ownership of plant control systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as Network Owner for control system servers, software, and communications.
- Managing the Siemens PCS7 system to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Designing and programming software for new projects and plant modifications.
- Implementing software changes, troubleshooting issues, tuning PID loops, and supporting colleagues.
- Commissioning systems and carrying out testing and signal checks.
- Maintaining operator stations and visualisation software.
- Coordinating software upgrades and patches.
- Liaising with specialist control-system engineers.
- Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
- 5+ years relevant industrial experience.
- Strong PCS7, Step 7, Simatic Manager, and WinCC expertise.
- Good knowledge of Windows systems, networking, and security.
- PLC programming experience (CFC, FBD, STL).
- Familiarity with SQL, high-level programming languages, and OT cybersecurity practices.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a practical mindset.
Outstanding candidates who do not meet every requirement may still be considered.
Apply today, by sending your CV and I will contact you for a discussion.
Contact Aine ODwyer on 086 169 6824 or email aodwyer@frsrecruitment for a confidential chat
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