Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation)
Posted 17 days 19 hours ago by Hunter Savage
Job Title: Senior Automation Designer
Description: We are hiring for our client, a growing specialist in bespoke automation and special-purpose machinery, to recruit a Senior Automation Designer. This Senior Automation Designer job is based in Virginia, Co. Cavan and offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-performance automation systems across sectors including med-tech, automotive, industrial automation, and food & beverage.
The successful Senior Automation Designer will play a key role in advancing engineering capability, leading design quality across projects, and supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands on technical role with real scope to influence design standards and contribute to the delivery of innovative automation solutions.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:- Salary - €60,000 to €70,000 (DOE)
- Technical Leadership Role - Influence design standards and mentor engineers
- Complex Projects - Work on bespoke automation systems across multiple industries
- Lead the technical design of bespoke automation systems, including full system integration
- Translate customer requirements into robust automation concepts and functional designs
- Oversee design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Support machine safety design, CE compliance, and technical documentation
- Monitor project timelines and ensure delivery against key milestones
- Engage with clients throughout design, build, FAT and SAT phases
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation when required
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar (or equivalent experience)
- 7-10+ years' experience in automation design within bespoke machinery or system integration
- Proven experience delivering complex automation projects from concept through commissioning
- Strong knowledge of robotics, motion control, vision systems, and material handling
- Understanding of machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061) and CE marking
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to design within project budgets
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
- €60,000 - €70,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Pension contribution
- Paid training and professional development
- Clear pathway into Technical Leadership or Design Management
- Exposure to complex, high-value automation projects
- Collaborative and hands on engineering environment
- Paid travel expenses for site work
- Modern engineering and workshop facilities