Job Title:
Controls Engineer – Backend Night Shift
Contract - 12 Month Rolling

Location:
Galway, Ireland

About the Role
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing team in Galway. This role, essential for maintaining high standards in a dynamic production environment, is shift-based with 12-hour backend night shifts from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and one Saturday per month. If you’re passionate about automation, thrive in troubleshooting, and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding career path.

Why Join Us in Galway?
Galway offers a vibrant community, rich in culture and natural beauty, with an exceptional quality of life that blends city conveniences and stunning coastal scenery.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Troubleshooting
  Expertly diagnose and resolve issues on automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on:

  • PLCs: Specialised experience with Allen Bradley systems
  • Vision Systems: Cognex vision system troubleshooting
  • Servo Drives: Parker and AB Kinetix
  • Robotics: Kuka robotic systems

• Electrical Troubleshooting
  Utilise strong electrical diagnostic skills to address issues within automated manufacturing electrical panels and support smooth operational workflows.

• Maintenance and Equipment Support
  Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure rapid troubleshooting and reduce downtime, maintaining optimal equipment performance.

• PC Hardware Troubleshooting (Desirable)
  Provide additional support in diagnosing basic PC hardware issues when necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Experience: Previous experience in a maintenance department supporting automated manufacturing equipment is essential.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong expertise in controls troubleshooting, particularly with Allen Bradley PLCs, Cognex vision systems, Parker and AB Kinetix Servo Drives, and Kuka robotics.
  • Proven electrical troubleshooting skills in automated manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with PC hardware troubleshooting is advantageous.

• Shift Flexibility: Ability to work backend night shifts and adapt to operational demands in a high-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Growth and Development: Work alongside a skilled team with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Innovative Work Environment: Join a forward-thinking organisation that values quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package to recognise and reward your expertise.

If you are a skilled Controls Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact within an innovative manufacturing environment in Galway, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to a team that’s shaping the future of manufacturing automation.

For further information on this role, please contact Diarmuid Lannon on +353 861287246 or email consulting@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/

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