Software Design Engineer

Software Design Engineer Dublin Up to €90,000 Permanent Tired of automation roles where you spend more time maintaining old systems than actually engineering something new? This is an opportunity to get properly involved in designing and developing bespoke automated machinery, working across controls software, robotics, motion and machine integration. You ll join an established automation engineering business delivering complex equipment into medical, healthcare and life-sciences manufacturing. The work is project-led, technically varied and takes you from initial design through software development, testing and commissioning. If you enjoy being hands-on with the complete machine rather than working in one narrow part of the controls process, this is worth a conversation. The Role As a Software Design Engineer, you ll take ownership of controls software for complex automation projects. You ll work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to develop complete solutions, including hardware selection, safety systems, communications and software architecture. This isn t just modifying existing PLC code. You ll be involved in developing solutions from the ground up and seeing them through to a working machine. What You ll Be Doing Developing and testing PLC and HMI software for bespoke automated machinery Working primarily with Rockwell Automation Programming and integrating motion-control and robotic systems Working with 6-axis robots and third-party automated equipment Developing control architectures and supporting hardware selection Working alongside electrical and mechanical design engineers Troubleshooting software, electrical and machine-level issues Supporting FAT, SAT, handover and commissioning Producing technical and software documentation Developing reusable code and standards to improve future projects and reduce commissioning time What They re Looking For You ll already have a strong background in industrial automation or machine building and be comfortable taking responsibility for more than just the PLC. Ideally, you ll bring: Strong PLC and HMI programming experience Hands-on Rockwell / Allen-Bradley experience Experience with robotics and 6-axis robot systems Good knowledge of motion control and servo systems Experience integrating third-party equipment Electrical, pneumatic and mechanical understanding Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics Strong fault-finding and commissioning experience A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent recognised experience Experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, B&R or Codesys would be advantageous. Why This Role? You ll be working on new, bespoke automation projects, not simply maintaining the same production equipment. It s a chance to stay technically hands-on while getting involved across the full project lifecycle, from initial controls design through to the point where the machine is commissioned and running. You ll work across Rockwell controls, robotics, motion, machine integration and commissioning, giving you genuine variety from one project to the next. If you re an experienced Automation, Controls or PLC Engineer looking for a role where you can get properly involved in designing and delivering complex automated machinery, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation