Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Entry to Mid-Level)

Location: Cork, Ireland (On-site)

Industry: Medical Devices / Manufacturing

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to support automation activities across both modernized and legacy systems within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This role involves contributing to the planning, design, execution, and continuous improvement of automation projects, supporting new product development and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of automation and control systems
• Assist in building equipment and evaluating system reliability and performance improvements
• Contribute to automation project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Compile and manage automation project requirements and documentation
• Support regulatory compliance assessments (FDA, ISO) and identify improvement opportunities
• Deliver automation project tasks within defined timelines and quality standards
• Assist in change management activities, including scope, cost, and schedule impact analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Communicate effectively on project status, deliverables, and workflows

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
• Experience supporting or delivering automation projects in manufacturing environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Knowledge of quality systems (FDA / ISO) in regulated industries

Preferred Skills

• Experience in commissioning and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Exposure to process engineering or manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens / Allen Bradley, etc.)
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and automation technologies