PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer

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.