Senior Automation Systems Engineer at NNIT
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jul, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Motion Control, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Scada, Medical Devices, Communication Protocols

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

SKILLS BRIEF:

  • 5+ years’ experience in industrial automation, preferably in a senior or lead capacity.
  • 3+ years experience in a GMP regulated environment (Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech or Medical Devices manufacturing) - only candidates with GMP environment experience will be considered.
  • Expertise in Allen Bradley systems, including servo motion control and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
  • Strong grasp of Ethernet/IP, IO-Link and other industrial communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with robotics and vision system integration is an advantage.
  • Experience in designing SCADA/HMI systems is desirable.
  • Proven capability to work with pharmaceutical-grade automation projects, with a solid understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation standards.
  • Skilled in interpreting electrical, pneumatic and system-level schematics.
  • Effective communicator with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

  • Senior Automation Systems Engineer
  • Dublin
  • Onsite Role
  • Permanent or Contractor Opportunity

ROLE BRIEF:

NNIT has an immediate requirement for a project with a Dublin based client that will have a strong focus on automation and control systems design as well as the programming, implementation and delivery of bespoke smart factory solutions.
The role will have a number of focus areas and cover both systems design and hands on project lifecycle involvement as well as FAT and SAT and systems development.

Core responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of automation control systems, ensuring alignment with budget, scope and schedule requirements.
  • Execute comprehensive controls design documentation (e.g., CSVRA, SDS, VDS), ensuring compliance with GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable.
  • Engage in full-cycle testing and validation, including simulation, debugging, FAT and SAT activities.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Project Managers, Mechanical/Electrical Designers and Software Engineers) to fine-tune system performance.
  • Oversee the build and debug phases of control systems and provide hands-on direction during equipment assembly and commissioning.
  • Architect and configure automation platforms, including FactoryTalk View SE, ThinManager, KepServerEX, MS SQL Server and SSRS.
  • Apply advanced programming skills in Rockwell PLCs (Ladder, Structured Text), FactoryTalk VBA and SQL.
  • Participate in product development and innovation efforts, contributing to the continuous enhancement of automation solutions.

THE ROLE IS BASED IN DUBLIN WITH A SIGNIFICANT ONSITE ELEMENT SO CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THIS. FULL REMOTE WORKING OR SIGNIFICANT REMOTE WORKING ARE NOT POSSIBLE AND IF YOU REQUIRE THIS ASPECT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE A SUITABLE FIT FOR YOU.

Opportunity Brief:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. NNIT offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.

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