Automation Engineer

A leading international building materials group is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join its technical team in County Louth. The role involves maintaining and developing advanced plant automation and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, and optimise plant automation and control systems
• Act as Network Owner for control system servers, software, and communications
• Manage Siemens PCS7 systems, ensuring operational stability and efficiency
• Design, program, and implement control software for new projects and plant upgrades
• Conduct system troubleshooting, loop tuning, commissioning, and testing
• Oversee software upgrades, patch management, and data archiving processes
• Liaise with control system suppliers and provide technical support across departments

Candidate Profile:

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, automation, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 year's relevant experience in industrial automation
• Proficiency in PCS7, Step 7, Simatic Manager, and WinCC
• Strong understanding of PLC programming (CFC, FBD, STL)
• Familiarity with Windows OS, networking, SQL, and cybersecurity principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Benefits:

• Pension: employee contribution 4/5/6%, employer contribution 8/9/10%
• Performance-based bonus up to 10%
• Share participation scheme, allowing tax-free purchase of company shares
• Opportunity to work in a modern, state-of-the-art facility

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

Please note: due to current time constraints and travel restrictions, only candidates located in Ireland with full rights to work will be considered for this position.

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