Automation Engineer

About the Role

This role will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and external partners to support new product introductions, troubleshoot automation and process issues, and ensure reliable, efficient, and safe production.

The ideal candidate is a technically capable automation professional with strong problem-solving skills and experience supporting process control systems in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of automation and control systems across manufacturing and packaging operations

• Assist in the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies by supporting automation system integration and commissioning

• Provide technical automation support to production teams to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency

• Help maintain production continuity by supporting equipment availability, control system performance, and process reliability

• Participate in troubleshooting activities, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions for automation or process issues

• Support productivity and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving performance, and optimizing manufacturing processes

• Assist with the execution of automation-related aspects of technical projects, ensuring solutions meet operational, safety, and quality requirements

• Support equipment trials, commissioning, validation, and start-up activities for new or modified production systems

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, and external suppliers

• Contribute to documentation, change management, and compliance with internal technical standards and safety procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related Engineering discipline

• Experience working with industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing or process environment

• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems or similar industrial control technologies

• Experience with batch process control systems, particularly Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, or strong familiarity with ISA-88 (S88) batch control principles, is highly desirable

• Exposure to industrial automation technologies such as sensors, drives, robotics, vision systems, or instrumentation is beneficial

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of cross-functional technical teams

• Good communication and documentation skills

• Familiarity with standard office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office) and basic technical documentation

For further information on this role please contact Roisin Vaughan on consult@hero.ie  or 086 440 3742

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