We are presently recruiting for an Automation Application Engineer for our clients in County Kerry.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of automation systems on existing products. This will involve integration of  control systems with third-party equipment, with instrumentation and with terminal operating systems.

Key Elements of the Role

• Analysis of customer requirements to identify project automation requirements
• Distinguish between project specific or new requirements and standard requirements
• Manage automation requirements and ensure all requirements are fulfilled.
• Document automation functions and present to customers.
• Design automation support systems
• Manage the integration of automation sub systems
• Ensure electrical design engineers are aware of electrical requirements, Ensure software developers are aware of the software integration requirements,
• Ensure commissioning engineers are aware of automation functions
• Where necessary prepare and execute on-site tests at selected customer ports.
• Create BOM’s for automation equipment.

Qualifications Requirements and Experience

• Min Level 7 degree in any of the following disciplines: Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing)
• SCADA systems development knowledge.
• Familiarity with Zuken E3 or similar drawing package.
• Ability to analyse problems and derive solutions.
• Experience with ABB PLC’s an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

The salary and benefits for this position will be determined according to the experience of the successful candidate.  This is a full time, permanent position with the option of one day remote work per week.