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Catalyx is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team and work on our customer site in Cavan for a six month project.

Who We Are:

Catalyx is a machine vision and automation company that integrates technology and people to help global manufacturers and logistics companies achieve next-generation levels of quality and throughput. For over thirty years, the minds behind Catalyx have been at work maximizing operational processes across highly regulated industries by inventing new technology applications and supporting companies with technical experts. With 9 global offices, over 550 team members, and 3,000 projects under our belt (and counting), we have the capabilities and reach to solve unique process problems at scale – and the vision to keep doing what’s never been done before. For more information visit www.catalyx.ai.

The Role:

Catalyx is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Inductive Automation Ignition to support, enhance, and scale industrial automation and data acquisition platforms across regulated manufacturing environments. This role will lead the design, development, and optimisation of SCADA systems across the full production lifecycle, from concept and build through deployment and long-term sustainment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support enterprise-scale architectures, and deliver robust, future-ready industrial solutions aligned with client operational and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

SCADA Platform Development and Support

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Ignition-based SCADA systems, including Vision and/or Perspective modules.

• Support the full system build lifecycle, including architecture design, standards development, coding practices, testing, deployment, and documentation.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise existing SCADA platforms to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.

Architecture and System Scaling

• Design scalable SCADA architectures capable of supporting full production lifecycles across multiple lines and sites.

• Develop and implement standardised templates, UDTs, and reusable components to enable efficient system scaling.

• Assess system performance, load, and data flow, identifying bottlenecks and implementing enterprise-level improvements.

Integration and Automation

• Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, historians, MES, ERP, and IIoT platforms.

• Support and implement industrial communication standards including OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and SQL.

• Develop structured data pipelines with consistent tagging, naming conventions, and asset models.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide senior-level technical guidance to automation engineers, technicians, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices across Ignition development and SCADA lifecycle management.

• Collaborate with production, quality, and IT teams to ensure solutions align with operational, data integrity, and compliance requirements.

Lifecycle and Production Support

• Support systems through design, commissioning, production, and maintenance phases.

• Develop and support preventive maintenance strategies for SCADA and IIoT infrastructure.

• Participate in root cause analysis, deviation investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in SCADA or industrial automation environments.

• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, including large-scale or enterprise deployments.

• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, and Ethernet/IP.

• Experience integrating SCADA systems with PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent.

• Strong SQL and database design skills, with experience working with historians.

• Proven ability to design and support scalable, multi-site SCADA architectures.

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

At Catalyx, we are committed to attracting the best global talent. We proudly support our international employees by offering assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates.