Automation Engineer

At Controlsoft we produce high quality automation solutions that impacts on the execution of real world machinery and processes. Our automation enables autonomous aqua drones to navigate the seas, robots to assemble complex products, pharmaceuticals to produce life changing medicines and so much more. Controlsoft offers a complete solution from the Factory Floor to the Cloud utilizing our internal departments for Automation, Electrical & Mechanical Design and Build, Robotics and Software Development.

As we are a fast-growing company, the ideal candidate would grow with us and have the vision of building the automation machines and solutions of the future.

We are looking for a highly motivated, result driven and confident Automation Engineer. This is a full-time and permanent position based in Dundalk.

As an Automation Engineer your role would be to develop, commission and support of automation control systems across a wide spectrum of industries utilising cutting edge technologies.

• Work within a diverse tram using the latest automation technologies
• Software development of bespoke machines and manufacturing systems
• Interact with the customers on technical requirements
• Assess existing technologies and processes
• Assist with delivery of best in class automation solutions
• Support operation with technical queries
• Work with a team
• Document the project and manage change control
• Positive and proactive attitude

• Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science or equivalent
• Industry experience with preference for Rockwell, Ignition, Siemens, OSI PI Historian, VBA an advantage
• Cisco Networking qualification and or VMware or equivalent qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of Robotics and safety standards an advantage
• Ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication and organisational skills