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Job Title: Robotics Project Engineer – New Builds
Location: Remote – candidate must be based in Ireland
Type: Contract
Hourly Rate: Up to €80 per hour DOE
Ref: DES-1294

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Robotics Project Engineer to combine project engineering, project management and system-level technical leadership across robotics and automation projects.

The successful candidate will work with site and global stakeholders to identify and assess robotics opportunities, define requirements and business cases, evaluate solution feasibility, and lead projects from concept through to execution.

The role will act as the technical owner for robotics applications, providing overall solution direction while external system integrators manage detailed design, integration and system build.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the execution of robotics projects across global sites and new-build programmes, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, stakeholders and system integrators
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to define operational needs, scope, user requirements and project success criteria
• Build alignment across stakeholders, resolve ownership gaps and maintain project momentum in fast-paced environments
• Define and communicate the business value of robotics solutions, including productivity, efficiency, capacity and safety improvements
• Lead the selection and management of system integrators, suppliers and technology partners
• Review proposals, schedules and risk assessments, ensuring delivery against agreed requirements
• Provide system-level technical leadership, assessing the feasibility, risks and scalability of robotics applications
• Review and challenge integrator recommendations while maintaining overall ownership of the solution direction
• Support the development of a long-term robotics project pipeline across multiple sites
• Gather site feedback to inform future robotics and automation strategy
• Lead proof-of-concept projects, evaluating outcomes and recommending next steps
• Travel internationally when required and adapt to different regulatory and operational environments

Requirements

• Background in project engineering, project management, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering or a similar discipline
• Experience with industrial robotics, cobots, AMRs, machine vision and automation technologies
• Strong understanding of robotics system capabilities, limitations and integration considerations
• Proven experience managing vendors, stakeholders and project delivery
• Strong project management, technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Additional / Preferred Experience

• Experience working within regulated industries, such as pharmaceutical, biotech or medical devices
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA requirements and validation processes, including IQ/OQ/PQ
• Experience with project documentation, risk assessments and compliance documentation
• Proven track record delivering automation or robotics projects within manufacturing or laboratory environments
• Strong ability to influence without direct authority in global environments
• Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable working across multicultural teams

Eligibility: Note: Only candidates who are legally authorised to work in Ireland will be considered for this role

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Corné on 094 931 6002 or email corne@dillones.ie

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Pay: €70.00-€80.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have delivering robotics or automation projects from concept through to implementation?
• Which robotics/automation technologies have you worked with? Please briefly describe your hands-on experience with industrial robots, cobots, AMRs, machine vision or system integration.

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: Remote