Senior Automation Engineer at Aphex
Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Motion Control, Sat, Automation, C++, Gmp, Ema, Siemens Tia Portal, Gamp, Version Control, Software Development

Industry

Computer Software/Engineering

Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of software for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, motion control, vision systems, and robotic solutions.
  • Own software architecture and coding standards across projects.
  • Define and review system requirements, functional specifications, and design documents.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of software with mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Champion software validation and compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
  • Provide hands-on development, debugging, and troubleshooting support on projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement in software development practices and tools.
  • Mentor junior software engineers and support competency development across the team.
  • Contribute to the technical roadmap and innovation pipeline of the business.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation software development.
  • Proven expertise in programming PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure).
  • Hands-on experience with HMI/SCADA systems, motion control, and safety integration.
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and/or food industry standards, including GMP, GAMP, and validation protocols.
  • Experience with robotic systems (Delta, SCARA, Cobots) and machine vision integration.
  • Deep knowledge of control system design, fieldbus protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet), and industrial networking.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Experience with high-level languages (e.g., Python, C#, or C++) for middleware or testing applications.
  • Familiarity with MES/ERP integration, data logging, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity in industrial control systems.
  • Project experience with regulated environments (FDA, EMA) and qualification activities (DQ, FAT, SAT).
  • Experience working in or leading cross-functional agile teams.
  • Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools for automation environments (e.g., version control, CI/CD).
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of software for PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, motion control, vision systems, and robotic solutions.
  • Own software architecture and coding standards across projects.
  • Define and review system requirements, functional specifications, and design documents.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of software with mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Champion software validation and compliance with relevant industry regulations (e.g., GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
  • Provide hands-on development, debugging, and troubleshooting support on projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement in software development practices and tools.
  • Mentor junior software engineers and support competency development across the team.
  • Contribute to the technical roadmap and innovation pipeline of the business
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