Design Automation Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Design Automation Engineer to support, develop, and optimise automated manufacturing systems. You’ll play a key role in troubleshooting equipment, commissioning new systems, improving reliability, and delivering automation solutions within a regulated manufacturing environment.

For more information contact Mark: 086 190 1346 or [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across automated production equipment.

• Investigate downtime and carry out root-cause analysis.

• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and production ramp-up of new equipment.

• Debug PLC, controls, electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

• Support integration and optimisation of automation equipment.

• Contribute to equipment standardisation, validation, and change control.

• Maintain technical documentation and engineering procedures.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Automation, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in automation and/or controls engineering.

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.

• Experience with PLC-based control systems and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

• Experience with equipment commissioning and production support.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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