Job title:

Automation Engineer – County Westmeath

Company

ICDS Recruitment

Automation Engineer – County Westmeath.Principal Accountabilities of this role:

Provide high-quality technical support to production.
Respond promptly to production machinery breakdowns and conduct emergency repairs, if required.
Implement continuous improvements to production machinery performance
Fault-find complex automation equipment.
Update and maintain safety systems in line with best practice
Promote technical excellence within the maintenance team for automation engineering.
Recommend modifications to improve quality and reduce costs
Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians
Design, program, and debug PLC Control Systems.
Analyse, understand, troubleshoot and modify software programmes written by other developers.
Prepare and review design documentation, including URS, tender documents, and technical reports.
Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide user training on equipment/ process functionality.
Liaise with system vendors to identify and implement automated solutions
Commission project installations, including conducting Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
Design automation systems and network architectures, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
Prepare bills of materials and technical submissions for automation equipment.
Control project costs and manage documentation according to the Project Management Plan.
Monitor project progress against schedules and collaborate with suppliers during installation and commissioning.
Develop novel automation system designs and concepts

Skills and Experience sought for this role:

Experience and/or qualifications in electro-mechanical maintenance fitting
Proven experienced in fault-finding and problem solving in automation systems.
Proficiency in PLC Programming (Omron, Siemens, and Mitsubishi)
Certified ABB and Kuka Robot programming
Strong understanding of automated controls and controls systems, and machine safety.
Experienced with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Able to work safely and effectively within a team
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Prior experience in a similar role

Co Westmeath

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:31:58 GMT

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