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Job Title

Automation Engineer

Employer

ICDS Recruitment

Location

Waterford

Description

Automation Engineer - County Waterford. This appointment can be made at a mid or senior level, according to experience. The successful candidate would execute projects in a fast paced, multi-disciplined, cross-functional team environment. Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Develop and implement new technologies, controls and vision systems to improve cost and quality of existing products. • Facilitate internal resources and outside vendors in developing technical solutions for automated equipment. Interface with equipment vendors to ensure successful machine delivery, integration and manufacturing validation. • Develop and manage project schedules/detailed work plans in order to meet overall project goals. Communicate status of project activities on a regular basis. • Support product, platform and cost improvement programs by delivering qualified vision systems and acquisition software, machine controls and PLC/SCADA software. Interface with SQA, QA and Operations groups to successfully validate software systems. Author and execute software test scripts as required. • Provide automation requirements and implement solutions for product lines and/or capacity expansions. • Provide technical and controls core competency support, including training to Operations and Engineering personnel on an as-needed basis, including possible off-hours, remote and onsite coverage rotation. • Travel to vendor locations for project reviews may be required. Education, Experience & Skills required: • Degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Computer Systems or Electronic Engineering or other similar technology degree – or equivalent training/experience. • Experience in high-volume low-cost manufacturing systems development desired. • Knowledge of software development life cycle methodologies, statistical analysis and machine vision fundamentals a plus. • Must be able to work with Operations staff, Manufacturing/Maintenance technicians and engineers in cross-functional team setting. • Minimum 3+ years’ experience with development, integration and project management of automated control systems including Vision systems, PLC’s, motion control, robotics, HMI’s and SCADA control systems software. • Desirable: Experience with equipment build, process automation, machine vision systems development and medical products a plus. Experience working in a cGMP/FDA regulated environment. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

Date Added

2233 days ago

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