Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (mid-level), site-based role reporting to Automation Manager

Stack/tools: PLCs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens), SCADA (Aveva InTouch, System Platform, OMI, FactoryTalk View), S88-compliant Batch systems (Aveva InBatch), other industrial control hardware and networks

Top 3 responsibilities

Provide day-to-day automation and batch system support to site operations as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Configure, program, and fault-find PLC, SCADA, and batch systems
On-site installation, commissioning, and modification of control and batch systems (with documentation and stakeholder liaison)

Must-have skills: Engineering degree; minimum 3 years as an Automation Engineer; hands-on experience with industrial control systems in an operational plant; PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens); SCADA experience (Aveva InTouch/System Platform/OMI or FactoryTalk View)
Nice-to-haves: S88 batch systems (Aveva InBatch) and batch lifecycle support; additional PLC/SCADA platforms; SQL coding and SSRS reporting; electrical installations; industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, AS-i); ATEX, Machinery Safety Standards; experience in liquids processing industry
Location & work type: Cork, Ireland; on-site, day-to-day operations with immediate-start potential; full-time position within a processing facility

Full Description

Integrated Control Solutions is a trusted provider of automation and electrical engineering services, delivering innovative solutions to industry since 1998.

This site-based role in Cork will involve providing hands-on automation support to a large-volume liquid processing facility, working with a range of control platforms. The role has a strong operational focus, with particular emphasis on PLC, SCADA and S88-compliant Batch systems, alongside other industrial control systems and hardware.

Reporting to the Automation Manager, the Automation Engineer will be part of a strong site-based automation team, supporting day-to-day plant operations and continuous improvement activities.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for

Providing day-to-day automation and batch system support to site operations as part of a multi-disciplinary automation team
PLC, SCADA and Batch configuration, programming and fault-finding
On-site installation, commissioning and modification of control and batch systems
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to batch performance, uptime and repeatability
Production, maintenance and control of technical, batch and validation documentation
Liaising closely with site stakeholders, operations teams and external vendors

Requirements: applicants should possess the following as a minimum

Degree-level qualification in Engineering (or equivalent)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Automation Engineer
Demonstrable experience in industrial control systems within an operational plant environment

PLC programming experience: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens

SCADA experience: One or more of the following - Aveva InTouch, System Platform, OMI. FactoryTalk View.

Experience in the following would be desirable

Strong experience with S88 batch systems, preferably Aveva InBatch, including recipe lifecycle support and batch troubleshooting
Other PLC / SCADA platforms
SQL coding experience
SSRS report development
Electrical installations

Industrial networks: EtherNet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, AS-i ATEX regulations Machinery Safety Standards Experience in the liquids processing industry

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established automation team supporting site-critical control and batch systems within a major processing operation. The position is available immediately, with a competitive remuneration package available for the right candidate.