[ref. j454900] Senior Automation Engineer
Morgan McKinley Cork
Senior Equipment/Automation Engineer
We're partnering with a leading global manufacturer in the medical device and life sciences sector to identify a Senior Automation Engineer with strong, hands-on expertise in PLCs, vision systems, and equipment control.
Job Purpose:
You will provide support for both new and current manufacturing equipment in regard to design, installation, troubleshooting, performance and validation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate documentation for the detailed specification, design, development and testing of new equipment & automated systems
- Develop detailed knowledge & understanding in all aspects of automation systems including PLC, HMI, vision, robotics, PC software and databases.
- Develop a detailed understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and use of same to drive optimum equipment utilisation/operation.
- Identify equipment & automated system upgrades as part of continuous improvement programs, improving equipment/systems in terms of performance, qualify & availability.
- Provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection
- Analyse, understand & fault-find as necessary on complex automation equipment
- Develop, test and install code changes to existing equipment under change control
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to medical device standards
- Actively participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
Education & Experience:
- Degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software or related Engineering discipline with at least 5 years relevant experience
- Experience working with automation systems & automated production equipment essential
- Excellent working knowledge of PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Omron, Toshiba etc.
- Experience of HMI or SCADA programming and configuration
- Hands-on working experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's a distinct advantage.
- Hands-on working experience with Robotics & Vision system applications is an advantage
- Excellent analytical and Technical problem-solving skills essential
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong Leadership & Influencing skills
- Works well within a team environment and on own initiative
- Ability to document own work clearly and precisely
- Excellent communication skills
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