Automation Associate
2025 Graduate Programme
Onsite Working
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career.
We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you!
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Central Automation team as an Automation Associate. This role will be onsite.
This role will be located across our Ballyragget and Belview sites and the successful graduate will be required to travel between these sites. This role reports to Central Automation Lead.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with end users from the shop floor to Senior management level across multiple functions.
• Recognise Automation and Operational Technology as a valuable resource to grow our business sustainably by reducing waste and adding value.
• Work within the site Engineering team in the largest multi-purpose integrated dairy plant in Europe, servicing various manufacturing processes including Cheese, Butter, Milk & Whey protein powders.
• Support frontline operators and technicians to troubleshoot incidents and perform Root cause analysis including designing and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Work with the CAPEX project engineering team to scope, design, build and commission projects from small upgrades to multimillion euro investments.
• Collaborate with System Integrators, OEMs and Product vendors to investigate new technologies and upgrade opportunities.
• Work with IT to continuously improve our cybersecurity stance and enable our vision for Factory of the Future.
• Work with a variety of technology including DCS, SCADA, HMIs such as SattLine, 800xA, Wonderware Intouch and Ignition, PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB), and more.
Requirements
• High academic record in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Process, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental) or related discipline; expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree.
• Ambition to progress in a career in engineering in an exciting, ever-changing and challenging environment.
• Think commercially and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Drive collaboration and build partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate clearly and influence at all levels.
• Demonstrate a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow.
• Analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change.
• Accessibility to move between production sites is a distinct advantage.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.
We offer
• 2 year structured graduate development programme
• Site or team rotations as part of the programme
• Year on year salary increment
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• Bike to work scheme
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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