Automation Project Engineer

Automation Project Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking a Automation Project Engineer for a global manufacturing company in Mayo. This role entails managing large, strategic and/or complex automation projects and automation process improvements activities across the site. Strategic planning for control system capability and its life cycle is also a key component of the role.

Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Mayo.

 What you will be doing:

• Project Management & Vendor Management


• Scoping, design, justification and management of complex automation projects


• Managing communications and relationships with site management to ensure successful project outcomes


• Manage prioritisation of workstreams with site management and meet commitments with regards safety, cost, timelines and quality


• Strategic planning of the site control system lifecycle to meet current and future needs


• Management of support contracts, contract resources and external expert consultants


• Site SME for Controls Systems


• Recognised subject matter expert across site/system in the areas of PLC Programming, Industrial Networks, HMI’s, Historians, Batch, Robotics and Vision


• Leading Automation specifications, design and technical reviews for projects involving new processes, lines and machines


• Leading site input into global ‘distributed work teams’ for control systems


• Mentoring of junior engineers in the areas of Controls and Project Management


• Collaborating with other Engineering teams on design approaches for significant capital projects


•  Development of novel solutions in response to site requests


• Working with site maintenance team to develop their controls knowledge


• Improving Existing Infrastructure Control System Design


• Designing and implementing improvements to increasing system robustness and availability


•  Improving system design so that it provides better feedback on abnormal conditions


• Supporting site controls engineers to develop more robust coding strategies


•  Defining and leading best practice with regard system documentation and project execution

 What you need to apply:

• Degree Qualified (essential) in Mechatronics, Computer/Software Engineering Liaise with all levels of associates from shop floor through to senior management


• Excellent presentation skills, able to explain complex automation aspects to non-technical audience.


• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills


• A strong appreciation of bespoke application development (i.e. Visual Studio), databases and MES software is desirable.


• Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• 10 years’ experience in the design, maintenance and support of control systems


• 3+ years’ experience in project management


• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills required, first-hand experience with Allen Bradley, Intouch, RSBatch, Fanuc, Kuka and vision systems a distinct advantage. 


• Proven experience in delivering automation projects in a regulated environment 


• Previous experience in project and vendor management is highly desirable