Automation Technician South Dublin €50-55k
Our client is a Global Medical company who is looking to hire an Automation Technician to join their team. The client is a leader in their sector and leaders in improving people lives.
The successful candidate will be a creative thinking team player with strong communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative.
Responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of all control systems currently in use across the entire site including PLC’s, motion systems, vision systems, electrical & safety systems and networks
- Work closely with engineers and cross functional teams in monitoring equipment performance using proven troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques
- Perform DOE’s to attain optimal performance settings for equipment / process
- Support the continuous improvement of all automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and Project Management techniques
- Ensure all new equipment and tasks are risk assessed, support investigation and near miss resolution, and proactively drive actions to reduce safety risks
- Support plant wide automation change control and manage software revision control systems in full compliance with business quality systems
- Carry out other relevant tasks as required by the Senior Automation Engineer
Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with Equipment Automation, Software or related experience
- Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC products with an ability to understand complex programming functions and write code from specification
- A proven track record in solving automation problems to root cause using structured problem solving
- Experience of High-Speed Vision systems (Cognex) and Control Networks & Communication Systems (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet)
- Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson, Linmot)
- Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider)
To find out more about this role please contact barry@inform3.com
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