Douglas Control & Automation are seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Controls to join our ever growing Secondment team in Mayo.
This long term position can be facilitated as either a full time staff position or as a contractor.
Position Overview The objective of the Senior Project Engineer - Controls is to manage large, strategic and/or complex automation projects and automation process improvements activities across the site.
Strategic planning for control system capability and its life cycle is also a key component of the role.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management & Vendor Management Scoping, design, justification and management of complex automation projects Managing communications and relationships with site management to ensure successful project outcomes Manage prioritisation of workstreams with site management and meet commitments with regards safety, cost, timelines and quality Strategic planning of the site control system lifecycle to meet current and future needs Management of support contracts, contract resources and external expert consultants Site SME for Controls Systems Recognised subject matter expert across site/system in the areas of PLC Programming, Industrial Networks, HMIs, Historians, Batch, Robotics and Vision Leading Automation specifications, design and technical reviews for projects involving new processes, lines and machines Leading site input into global distributed work teams for control systems Mentoring of junior engineers in the areas of Controls and Project Management Collaborating with other Engineering teams on design approaches for significant capital projects Development of novel solutions in response to site requests Working with site maintenance team to develop their controls knowledge Improving Existing Infrastructure Control System Design Designing and implementing improvements to increasing system robustness and availability Improving system design so that it provides better feedback on abnormal conditions Supporting site controls engineers to develop more robust coding strategies Defining and leading best practice with regard system documentation and project execution COMMUNICATION & OTHER SKILLS Liaise with all levels of associates from shop floor through to senior management.
Excellent presentation skills, able to explain complex automation aspects to non-technical audience.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills A strong appreciation of bespoke application development (i.e.
Visual Studio), databases and MES software is desirable.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Degree Qualified (essential) in Mechatronics, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
10 years experience in the design, maintenance and support of control systems 3+ years experience in project management Strong PLC and HMI programming skills required, first-hand experience with Allen Bradley, Intouch, RSBatch, Fanuc, Kuka and vision systems a distinct advantage.
Proven experience in delivering automation projects in a regulated environment Previous experience in project and vendor management is highly desirable Why Douglas Control & Automation?
We are the longest established Irish company in the automation sector, with an enviable record of successfully implemented, innovative and cost effective projects.
Our customers cover the entire manufacturing and utilities sectors and include pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, mining, transport and water treatment industries.
We are authorised distributors for Siemens and Stahl automation products Long term project opportunity.
Competitive contract or staff rate Skills: Project Management Automation Plc Programming Allen Bradley