PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer job in Wexford

PLC Programmer/ Automation Engineer

We are looking for an experienced PLC Programmer (Software/Automation) ideally with 3+ years' to join our award winning Wexford based team. The position involves some travel to client sites throughout Ireland and other European countries and The U.S. but is mainly Wexford based.

Qualifications

· Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or other Automation related speciality

· 3+ years' experience

Work Experience & skills

·Experience of working on automation projects involving designing and developing PLC programs & automation hardware specifications.

·Experience in programming PLCs, Siemens, Allen Bradley preferably in Robotics, Vision Experience in developing HMIs or other Operator interfaces

·Experience or knowledge of working in highly regulated industries - pharmaceutical, medical device etc

Personal Attributes

·Ability to communicate well with colleagues and clients including written communication

·Organised and reliable

·Commercial awareness

·Attention to detail

·Logical thinker

Responsibilities

·PLC programming and HMI development as per project specifications.

·Working with client specifications to generate the automation hardware requirements and automation hardware bills of materials.

·Working as part of a project design team to develop the full line automation design.

·Identification of the most suitable hardware for the application, in relation to design and commercial constraints to get the best value technical solution.

·Generating inputs required for documentation - software design specifications etc

·Keeping up to date with new technology, working with our strategic partners and automation vendors to develop the best technical solutions for our clients.