Automation Engineer - Cork

Ref: 164 Date Posted: Wednesday 10 May 2023

Automation Engineer | West Dublin      €55-65k

My client based in West Dublin is seeking an Automation engineer to join their SCADA team.

The Automation Engineer will be initially working on large utilities projects with Lead Engineer/Senior Automation Engineer but will ultimately transition to the projects team supporting clients throughout the country. The candidate should have strong debugging skills with electrical/Instruments and computer knowledge, and the ability to deal with customer queries

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in control and automation designs for projects
  • Preparation of project documentation including FDS and OMM's.
  • Responsible for Systems, Software and Electrical Drawings
  • Supporting all aspects of the control systems within projects and ensure all aspects are completed on time
  • Design and programming of PLC/HMI control systems
  • Design and implementation of SCADA systems
  • Design and implementation of Telemetry systems
  • Testing of control panels and automation systems including FAT and SAT
  • Work on own initiative on smaller projects and work as part of a team on larger projects
  • Liaise with the clients and Project Managers
  • Liaise with system vendors to source automated solutions

Key Requirements

  • Degree Level 8 in Engineering - Electrical, Automation and Control
  • 5 years’ post qualification experience and strong interest in automation engineering
  • PLC Programming experience
  • SCADA experience such as ICONICS, Intouch, Wonderware, WinCC or similar platforms
  • Previous experience in technical/hands on role and working with electrical/Instrument equipment
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems
  • Previous relevant experience in water/power systems an added advantage and instrumentation/measurement experience a distinct advantage
  • Knowledge of OOP
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Must be highly proficient in spoken and written English
  • Ability to collaborate at a variety of levels
  • In addition to problem solving, project management ability is essential
  • Ability to demonstrate strong customer relationship management skills
  • Full, clean driving licence

To find out more about this role please contact barry@inform3.com

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