Douglas Control & Automation are seeking aSenior Automation Engineerto join our ever growing Secondment team and more importantly one of the best sites in Cork to be a part of. This long term position can be facilitated as either a full time staff position or as a contractor. What you'll do: Lead and have accountability for an Automation Stream. Manage a team of people rolling out the systems. Carry out structured problem solving. Understand system and implement documentation to give other easy instructions on the software structure, allowing easy navigation of the systems. Work with teams driving technology process innovation with emphasis on improving quality, reducing cost, improving reliability, and developing state of the art automated and semi-automated systems. Provision of training & support for the Process / maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the team. Research new technology and industry best practices applying knowledge gained to existing processes and the future state automation roadmap Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practicing good teamwork in support of the day-to-day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targets Observing the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all times Adherence to, and enforcement of all Environment Health and Safety (EHS) requirements on site What it takes: Competent in software systems such as Siemens, Allen Bradley. Project Management skills. Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical application. Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots an advantage but not critical 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. We can facilitate these positions as a staff engineer or contract engineer. Competitive staff or contract rates.