Automation Engineers

Automation Engineers - Shift

Team Horizon is seeking a Automation Engineers - Shift for a leading manufacturing company in Mayo.

The role will be based on 2nd shift (16:30 – 00:00) or 3rd shift (00:00am to 08:00), with cover support for weekend callouts.

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:

• Primary responsibility is to support the business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule.


• Implementing improvements to the equipment and procedures used in the manufacturing process


• Lead small automation projects to improve the processes within the unit


• Support the automation design element of capital expenditure projects in the unit/department


• Support the installation and commissioning of automated equipment onsite


• Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and Packaging.


• Work closely with the BTS (IT) and Maintenance groups when troubleshooting issues on equipment and systems


• Support off shift and weekend issues as required based on a Rota

What you need to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, I.T, Mechatronics or other related discipline.


• Minimum 1- 3 years’ experience working on support automation control systems and client/server architectures with a strong grasp of basic networking concepts.


• Experience working with Siemens and Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC control systems.


• Experience working with SCADA systems, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, iFix, Wonderware etc.