Automation Project Engineer
Team Horizon is seeking a Automation Project Engineer for a global manufacturing company in Mayo. This role entails managing 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.
Why you should apply:
* Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
* You enjoy working on exciting projects and want to work with a global manufacturing site in Mayo.
What you will be doing:
* 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, HMI’s, 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.
What you need to apply:
* Degree Qualified (essential) in Mechatronics, Computer/Software Engineering 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.
* 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