Controls Engineer - Sligo

Manufacturing Engineering & Transport
Ref: 5784 Date Posted: Monday 24 Apr 2023

Controls Engineer             Co. Cork/Sligo         €40-70K DOE

Are you interested in a new role as a Controls Engineer? INFORM3 are currently on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual wishing to progress in their career with a highly recognised specialist company in their respective industry in a role which provides outstanding training to develop your skills.

This role is suited to someone who has a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Controls Engineer where you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of complex controls systems for automation equipment.

If you feel you have the requirements and skills for this role, then get in touch to find out more!

Duties Include:

  • Work within the wider engineering group to develop concepts and specifications for equipment from User Requirement Specifications.
  • Develop and Debug machine control programs including PLC/HMI/Robotics/Motion Control/Vision/etc.
  • Involvement in research, development, and implementation of new control technologies
  • Co-ordinate and manage controls elements of build and debug of equipment.
  • Responsible for completing controls aspects of projects within the schedule and budget.
  • Liaising with customers on requirement specifications and project deliverables
  • Develop relationships with suppliers for equipment/component procurement.
  • Responsibility for design, commissioning, and safety of controls systems.
  • Provide guidance and direction to junior staff to help them realise designs and ensure that the customer end goals are being achieved.
  • Development of machine documentation to meet EU standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • 4+ years Process Engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to program AB Control Logix, Siemens S7.
  • Strong experience within Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Mitsubishi).
  • Must be keenly interested in engineering technology and remaining knowledgeable.
  • Strong data analysis skills and experience applying Six Sigma or equivalent structured problem-solving approaches.
  • Automation experience, equipment validation and documentation is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.

For more information about the role, feel free to contact Caolán on 015 314 886.

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