Automation Engineer | Mayo

Our client, a global healthcare leader is currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join their growing team in Westport, Co. Mayo.Responsibilities:As an Automation Engineer, you will:Support the business Unit / Department with day-to-day automation issues to ensure successful delivery of the planned production schedule.Implement improvements to the equipment and procedures used in the manufacturing process.Lead small automation projects to improve the processes within the unit.Support the automation design element of capital expenditure projects in the unit/department.Support the installation and commissioning of automated equipment onsite.Contribute in a team environment on specific technical problem solving forums associated with product manufacture, aseptic fill and packaging.Work closely with the IT and Maintenance groups when troubleshooting issues on equipment and systems.Support off shift and weekend issues as required based on a Rota.Requirements:Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, , Mechatronics or other related discipline.Minimum 1- 3 years' experience working on support automation control systems and client/server architectures with a strong grasp of basic networking concepts.Experience working with Siemens and Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC control systems.Experience working with SCADA systems, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, iFix, Wonderware etc.