Job Title: Process Control Engineer (Projects)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Process Control Engineer to join our team in Mayo. This long-term position will involve delivering controls engineering projects, including automation aspects of new equipment/machines, extending existing equipment functionality, and managing obsolescence challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project manage controls engineering centred projects, ensuring robust design, validation, and adherence to safety requirements.
* Create detailed documentation, including functional software design specifications, electrical and network drawings, test documentation, and user manuals.
* Work with cross-functional teams to translate user requirements into functional designs.
* Develop technology roadmaps to expand controls capability while managing obsolescence and minimizing spare parts requirements.
* Apply operational excellence tools and techniques to improve processes and eliminate waste.
* Support production and implement Plant of the Future work stream initiatives.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in programming systems support, preferably in a food or process environment.
* Allen-Bradley Control Logix & SLC500 programming essential.
* Knowledge of control networks essential.
* Experience with Ignition, RSview, or Intouch SCADA configuration.
* Electrical & Instrumentation expertise.
* Knowledge of recipe or batch software.
* Experience with SQL and Industrial Historians an advantage.
* Demonstrated experience of delivering projects in a highly automated environment.
Education:
* A recognized Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
About Douglas Control & Automation
We are the longest established Irish company in the automation sector, with a successful record of implemented projects. Our customers cover various manufacturing and utilities sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, semiconductors, and more.