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Somex is a Cork based company leading the way through design and innovation in the production of bespoke automated equipment for the packaging industry. We provide automated solutions that enable laboratories to be even more efficient while maintaining quality and repeatability. Our long list of world renowned customers rely on us to provide solutions to ever changing standards in an efficient and reliable manner with a quick turnaround.
Due to considerable growth and with a view to meet our future needs we are currently looking to add an Automation Engineer to our growing team. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical direction for new innovations and advancements in technology which is required by our global customer base.
Main Mission
The purpose of this role is to provide Automation Support in the form of Software design and commissioning as well as general Engineering support in the form of problem solving with respect to equipment development & improvement. The role will support operational activities in order to effectively meet the needs of an expanding, rapidly changing and competitive market.
This role is reporting directly to the General Manager.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have a third level degree qualification (preferably in Automation Engineering) and:
1. +5 years’ experience in automation engineering in a machine building environment
2. +5 years’ experience in an engineering role with exposure to numerous fields of engineering (experience with software development + experience with SCADA software development)
Specific skills
1. Experience with Visual Basic (VBA or VB.Net) and strong Microsoft Application capabilities (especially data analysis and presentation using MS Excel)
2. Experience in software development and in the design of Industrial Control Systems
3. PLC programming in accordance with the machine functional specification AllenBradley Studio 5000
4. Experience with Visio Logic, Unitronics PLC, and Epson Robots could be a plus.
5. Strong skills with Visual Basic, ADO.net, Database, SQL
6. Experience in Electrical and Pneumatical systems
7. Knowledge or experience in AutoCAD Electrical, machinery directives and safety regulations
Profile
1. Be self-motivated, creative and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build networks at all levels and across internal and external cross-functional teams
2. Strong Team Player with the ability to develop relationships and work closely with a number of cross-functional disciplines
3. Highly organised with a strong forward planning skill set and ability to be reactive when required
4. Must be able to demonstrate that they can operate autonomously and collaboratively with precision, ownership and flair in an environment where a number of related activities are being undertaken
5. Be highly analytical with effective planning, organisational, presentation and strategic skills to perform in a demanding environment
6. Be an effective communicator with capability to establish a strong collaborative way of working across the business to generate winning solutions
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