Role & seniority: Systems Control & Automation Engineer; mid‑senior level with 5+ years’ hands‑on experience.

Stack/tools: Siemens PCS7 central control system; Step7, Simatic Manager, WinCC; Windows OS, security and network config; PLC programming (CFC, FBD, STL); SQL exposure; high‑level programming; OT cybersecurity tools; system archiving/restoration.

Top 3 responsibilities

Operate and optimize Siemens PCS7; act as Network Owner for servers, control software, and communications.
Design, program, modify and commission software for projects and plant changes; fault finding and PID tuning.
Maintain operator stations/visualisation; coordinate software upgrades and liaise with supplier engineers.

Must-have skills

5+ years’ relevant industry experience; technical engineering degree.
Proficiency with PCS7, Step7, Simatic Manager, WinCC.
PLC programming (CFC, FBD, STL); Windows OS and network security.
Knowledge of archiving/restoration and OT cybersecurity basics.
Strong communication and stakeholder relations; solid technical and business acumen.

Nice-to-haves

Some SQL and higher‑level programming experience.
Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration across production and engineering teams.

Location & work type: Ireland-based; full-time role with on-site responsibilities at two manufacturing facilities. Training provided for skill expansion.

Full Description

Our client are seeking to recruit a Systems Control & Automation Engineer to join their technical team. This organisation are a long‑established organisation that has operated in Ireland for over 85 years. It runs two manufacturing facilities, where their production uses advanced, energy‑efficient technology to create a range of high‑quality products that meet the highest Irish and international standards.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to

Responsibility for the Siemens PCS7 central control system to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.
Acting as Network Owner, responsible for all servers, control system software and communication.
Design and programming of software for projects and plant modifications as required.
Software modifications, fault‑finding, PID loop set‑up and tuning, and providing assistance to engineers on control systems issues.
Commissioning and signal checking for projects and plant modifications.
Maintenance of operator stations and plant visualisation software.
Coordinating the uploading of new software and upgrades where necessary.
Coordinating activities with expert engineers from control system suppliers.
The role requires strong knowledge of Siemens PCS7 control systems combined with a solid technical background to interact with various departments at all stages of the production process.

Ideal candidates will possess

A minimum of 5 years' relevant hands‑on industry experience plus a degree or similar qualification in a technical engineering discipline.
Experience with PCS7, Step 7, Simatic Manager and WinCC.
Experience with Windows operating systems, security and network configuration.
Experience with PLC programming languages including CFC, FBD and STL.
Some exposure to SQL and a high‑level programming language.
Knowledge of system archiving/restoration and OT cybersecurity tools and practices.
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Proven technical skills and strong business acumen.
The successful candidate will receive the necessary training to further broaden their existing knowledge.

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