About this role
Role OverviewNoreside Engineering is hiring an Automation Engineer to design, program and commission conveyor control systems and wider factory automation cells for manufacturing and logistics clients across Ireland. Reporting to the Automation/Controls Manager, the role covers projects end to end: control panel design, PLC and SCADA/HMI programming, integration with mechanical conveyor and material handling equipment, and on-site commissioning and client handover.
- Key ResponsibilitiesProgram and configure PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems for new and upgraded automation installationsCommission systems on client sites: loop-check I/O, tune drives, integrate sensors and safety devices, and resolve faults during ramp-upFault-find and provide breakdown support on installed systems, remotely and on siteIntegrate conveyor controls with upstream/downstream equipment (robotics, vision systems, ERP/MES, weighing and sortation)Produce and maintain technical documentation: functional design specs, wiring diagrams, PLC/SCADA programs, O&M manuals and risk assessmentsLiaise directly with clients, production teams and project managers to agree scope, timelines and site accessSupport project managers on scheduling, progress reporting and change control for active installationsEssential Skills & Experience3+ years' experience in industrial controls/automation, ideally with conveyor systems, material handling or packaging/logistics equipmentStrong PLC programming ability on at least one major platform: Siemens (S7-300/1500, TIA Portal), Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix), or MitsubishiSCADA/HMI development experience (e.g. WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar)Practical understanding of conveyor control: motor starters, VFDs, servo drives, photoelectric/proximity sensors, encoders and safety interlocksElectrical panel design and wiring to IEC/EN standards, and ability to read and mark up schematics (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar an advantage)Familiarity with industrial networks and fieldbus protocols (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, or similar)Comfortable working from site drawings and specifications, and troubleshooting live systems under time pressureFull clean driving licence, with willingness to travel to client sites around IrelandQualifications & ComplianceLevel 6–8 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline (equivalent trade background with strong controls experience also considered)Awareness of machinery safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849, IEC 62061) for guarding, interlocking and safety-related control systems would be an advantageWorking Conditions & LocationBased out of Noreside Engineering's Irish operation in Kilkenny, with regular travel to client sites nationwide; a company vehicle or travel allowance is provided for site work.
- Most work is on active production or logistics sites, so it involves standing, moving around plant floors, and occasional work at height or in confined control panel areas, with appropriate PPE provided.
- Some projects require evening, weekend or shift cover to commission systems around a client's production schedule, with notice given where possible.
- Salary & BenefitsSalary is competitive and depends on experience; full-time, permanent position.
- Company vehicle or travel allowance for site-based workPension contributionCompany laptop, phone expenses reimbursedOngoing training on PLC/SCADA platforms and safety certificationsStandard Irish statutory leave and public holidays