Systems Engineer - Automation

The Role:

• Systems Engineer Automation
• Galway Ireland
• Hybrid role must be based commutable distance from Galway as 2/3 days onsite will be required.
• Contractor/ Permanent

Role Brief:

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering automated equipment solutions from concept through to full implementation. You will also participate in Machine control system software design development & commissioning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and integrate control system software for automated machinery including PLCs robotics motion control HMI SCADA and vision systems.
• Develop test commission and provide ongoing support for machine control software.
• Ensure equipment design adheres to CE electrical machinery safety and clientspecific standards.
• Interpret and develop design and validation documentation required for regulated industries such as URS FDS and FAT.
• Specify control system components.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary project team throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Skills Brief:

• Strong experience working with PLC & HMI systems preferably Allen Bradley in a GMP environment.
• Knowledge of automated machine design specification & development
• Ability to create technical documentation
• Familiarity with robotics motion control machine vision pneumatics an advantage

Person Brief:

Bachelors degree in Industry Automation Mechatronics Computer science Electrical engineering or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence.

3 years of experience in an automation engineering role with at least 2 years of this in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environments (Life Sciences Pharma Medical Devices).

Based in the Galway area or within a reasonable commute and able to be onsite daily as the role is an onsite role.

Opportunity Brief:

This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness along with a competitive and rounded compensation package which rewards high performers.

Company Brief:

SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers including many of the worlds top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway Limerick Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users OEMs and Technology providers.

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