Automation Engineer

Posted:
10/14/2025, 12:55:52 AM

Location(s):
Cork, Munster, Ireland ⋅ Munster, Ireland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Work Flexibility: Onsite

23 month fixed term contract - based in Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill, Cork.

Position Summary 

Experienced and proactive Automation Engineer to develop and implement our automation projects

You will play a critical role in designing automated equipment, implementing robust test frameworks, installing, validating the equipment and responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise.

This role requires a strong understanding of automation best practices, test strategy, and Ops integration.

What you will do: 

  • Be a key player in one stream of the automated program.
  • Part of the development, implementation of automated equipment.
  • Work as part of a cross functional team to ensure system integration is considered on all systems.
  • Act with integrity and confidence. Build Organizational Capability by working to better support internal customers and the delivery of products and services.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, QA, and Ops to embed testing into the development and validation.
  • Analyse issues that arise, identify root causes of failures, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Complete FMEA’s, review and support the development of FDS, SDS, equipment manuals etc.
  • Complete end to end validation of the system, along with other engineers.
  • Define and monitor quality metrics and KPIs to ensure the process is robust.
  • Participate in requirements and design reviews to provide input from a testability and automation perspective.
  • Communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
  • Continuously improve the performance of the process.
  • Follow required Company Quality and regulatory standards with all work executed.
  • All other duties as assigned. 

What you will need:

  • Demonstrable strong analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent technical experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of projects.
  • Has minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  •  Strong communication and influencing skills, both internal and external.
  • Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
  • A team player, with a flexible approach.

        

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Travel Percentage: 10%