Lead Automation Engineer
14 hours ago
The Role:
- Lead Automation Engineer
- Kilkenny
- Onsite role - the role is designated onsite and the chosen candidate must be available to be onsite daily
- Permanent or Contractor opportunity
Role Brief:
SL Controls require a Lead Automation Engineer to supervise and lead a team of graduate and junior engineers working across a variety of shifts for a key client.
The role will focus on the development of an OEE system for using OSI Pi that will connect to production lines through Kepware OPC. The Lead Automation Engineer's task will be to ensure the supervision and guidance of a team of engineers whose principal task will be to ensure correct PLC data is available to generate the required OEE reports and dashboards.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and guide a team of engineers
- Mentor and develop engineers to ensure strong levels of service delivery and continuous improvement
- Assist with defining the PLC data needed for OEE.
- Supervise the review of PLC code from vendors (mixture of Rockwell ControlLogix and SoftPLCs written in structured text) and do a gap analysis in data requirements.
- Troubleshoot any connection issues between PLC tags and Kepware.
- Collaborate with OSI Pi developer on any PLC related topics.
- Design code changes to generate any missing data from PLCs.
- Work with OEM vendor controls engineers, as appropriate, to develop and test code changes.
- Write change requests/change impact assessments to gain approval for implementing code changes.
- Manage implementation of code changes.
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Senior or lead Automation Engineer experience
- Expert knowledge on PLC programming ideally with Rockwell systems.
- Significant experience in the implementation of coding changes.
- Knowledge of OSI Pi systems integration with PLC systems.
- Strong understanding of PLC data extraction and capabilities.
- Experience in generation/execution of software test plans.
- Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment.
Person Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Industry Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence.
- 7+ years automation systems engineering experience with at least 3 years in a Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of GMP standards and regulations.
- Senior or lead engineer level experience with exposure to leading and mentoring more junior engineers
- Strong project management and project delivery skills and experience
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- The role is based in Kilkenny and is designated as onsite so you must be available to be onsite full time as required. Occasional remote working may be possible but full onsite availability is essential. You should be living within a reasonable commute of the site location or able to relocate and commence employment within 1 month maximum.
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. SL Controls offer a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.
Company Brief:
SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.
Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo-based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.
We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEMs and Technology providers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Senior Automation Systems Engineer
2 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland SL Controls Ltd Full timeThe Role: - Senior Automation Systems Engineer - Kilkenny - Hybrid role - Typically 3 days onsite per week will be required but for the right candidate there is some room for flexibility - Permanent or Contractor Role Brief: The role will focus on the development of an OEE system for using OSI Pi that will connect to production lines through Kepware OPC....
-
Controls Engineering Team Lead
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Laboratories Full timeHave you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and...
-
▷ Only 24h Left! Lead Detection Engineer
18 hours ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Dshield Full timeAbout the role: As a Lead Detection Engineer, you will be part of UKG's Global Security Detection Engineering team. This global team is responsible for detecting and responding to sophisticated cyber threats and attacks. In your role, you will leverage a variety of tools and resources to proactively detect, investigate, and respond to emerging and/or...
-
Principal Project Engineer
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Laboratories Full timeHave you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and...
-
Intern, Detection Engineering
3 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Dshield Full timeAbout the role: The Detection Engineering team is at the forefront of securing our organization’s infrastructure by developing, implementing, and fine-tuning detection mechanisms to identify threats in real-time. As a Detection Engineering intern, you will contribute to the development of new detection use cases to identify suspicious activity, as well as...
-
Mgr DevOps Engineering
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland UKG Full timeCompany Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with...
-
Maintenance Safety Lead
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd Full timeMaintenance Safety Lead - Cruiserath, Dublin - 12-Month Contract One of the top 10 best companies to work in Ireland is looking for a Maintenance Safety Lead for their large-scale new facility north of Dublin. Is this you? An exciting project with lots of opportunity to learn new technology and develop current skills within a fast-paced €1 billion...
-
Sterilisation Process Lead
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Laboratories Full timeWho we are: Abbott has a presence in over 160 countries and has over 113,000 employees. Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny (R95 A02A) is Abbott’s 7th manufacturing site in Ireland. The facility is a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since...
-
R&D Engineer Tracheostomy
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Teleflex Full timeAs a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical,...
-
Mechanical Project Engineer
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland SSA Group Full timeSSA are working with a market-leading Mechanical Contractor seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Co. Meath. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise in pipework and instrumentation. 2. Oversee the design and development of mechanical systems, including the creation and...
-
Civil Engineer
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Crewit Resourcing Ltd Full timeCivil Engineer - Project ManagerJob Type: PermanentSalary: €45k - €70k DOEAre you ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects?A leading engineering consultancy based in Co. Kilkenny is seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager with a passion for road, public realm, and transportation projects. Join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in...
-
Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Global Professional Consultants Full timeMechanical Design Engineer - 13013 Mechanical Design Engineer required to join one of Irelands leading M&E Design Consultancies based in Kilkenny. This role offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects across sectors such as infrastructure, industrial, commercial, pharmaceutical, airport, education, healthcare, service station, leisure...
-
Senior IT Engineer
14 hours ago
Kilkenny, Ireland LINCOLN RECRUITMENT Full timeMy client a leading IT service provider based in Wexford are seeking to hire a Senior IT Engineer the role will be primarily based in Kilkenny with the option for remote work for the right candidate. Key duties and responsibilities: Support IT Services across Production Plants Some Travel for Installations and onsite support Identification of improvement...
-
CAPA Engineer
4 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Laboratories Full timeAt Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000...
-
Site Engineer
2 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Global Professional Consultants Full timeCompany Overview: A leading civil engineering contractor, known for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across Ireland, is seeking a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to join their team for an exciting new project in Kilkenny. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, and places a strong emphasis on career...
-
▷ [1/11/2025 A] Quality Control Technician
3 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Link Personnel Full timeQuality Control Technician - Location: North County Dublin - Contract Duration: 23-Month Contract Link Personnel has been instructed by our client, a leading medical device company, to hire a Quality Control Technician on a 23-month contract. This role is well suited for a Technician looking for the next step in their career with a move into Quality and...
-
Design Transfer Engineer
3 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Abbott Laboratories Full timeAt Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000...
-
[Urgent] Senior Security Operations Analyst
3 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Cyberireland Full timeCompany Overview: With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with...
-
IT Infrastructure Engineer
2 days ago
Kilkenny, Ireland Tirlan Full timeCompany description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring...
-
Kilkenny, Ireland Global Professional Consultants Full timeSenior Electrical Engineer Senior Electrical Engineeris needed to join a well-established and progressive engineering mechanical and electrical consultancy in theirKilkennyoffice. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Electrical Engineer to lead a team of passionate and experienced engineers. If you are aSenior Electrical Engineer who is looking...