Automation Engineer Medical Devices jobs

Location: Ireland, Onsite
Reports to: Managing Director

The Role

Machinelab is seeking an experienced, practical Automation Engineer to design, programme and commission automated systems for customers across GMP regulated industries, food and FMCG.

This is a technical delivery role involving PLC programming, robotics integration, machine commissioning and customer support from initial concept through to FAT and SAT.

The role offers an opportunity to progress into technical leadership and contribute to Machinelab’s continued development of standardised, intelligent automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine control logic and automation sequences
• Programme PLC systems using Allen Bradley, Siemens or equivalent platforms
• Programme and integrate industrial robots such as Fanuc, ABB, KUKA or Universal Robots
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications
• Translate User Requirement Specifications into practical control system designs
• Commission and optimise machinery during FAT and SAT
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls and system integration issues
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical and project management teams
• Act as a technical point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop reusable code libraries, function blocks and software standards
• Ensure systems are delivered safely, on time and to specification

Experience and SkillsEssential

• Strong practical PLC programming experience
• Experience programming or integrating industrial robots
• HMI or SCADA development experience
• Strong debugging, commissioning and fault finding skills
• Experience with automated machinery and system integration
• Ability to interpret and implement customer requirements
• Clear communication and a collaborative working style
• Full driving licence
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required

Desirable

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, food or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Electrical design experience, including schematics, panel layouts or I/O design
• Machine vision or automated inspection experience
• Experience with machinery validation and GMP documentation
• Experience developing reusable software libraries or automation standards

Innovation and Future Development

Machinelab is continuing to explore machine vision, data analytics and practical AI applications for future automation projects. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape this area as the business develops.

About You

You will be:

• Practical and solution focused
• Comfortable taking ownership of technical delivery
• Open and collaborative with colleagues and customers
• Confident working in a fast paced, project driven environment
• Willing to support machine build, testing and onsite commissioning
• Interested in improving standards and developing new technical capabilities

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months, you will have:

• Successfully delivered automation systems through FAT and SAT
• Produced high quality, maintainable PLC and robot code
• Made a strong contribution to machine commissioning and performance
• Helped improve Machinelab’s reusable software standards
• Built effective relationships with customers and internal engineering teams
• Demonstrated the potential to take on greater technical leadership responsibility

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: €70,000.00-€85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wexford, County Wexford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Full Driving Licence

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Automation: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person