Systems Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of PLC, HMI, Robotics, Vision inspection and other automated systems programming work.
• Liaise with the equipment engineers to specify controls systems requirements.
• Review and supervise software development by external vendors, ensuring code is well structured, adequately annotated, easy to read and edit.
• Liaise with equipment engineers in development of testing protocols ensuring that software integrity will be adequately tested.
• Assist in execution of Site and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity and quality improvements through control or inspection systems optimisations.
• Research and co ordinate the introduction and implementation of new automation technologies.
• Liaise and communicate with the different engineering, production and quality team members.
• Liaise with Maintenance technicians in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Update equipment software as required ensuring it where possible it maintains validated state.
• Take ownership of software revision control for each automation asset.

Key Skills

• Programming of Omron, Allen Bradley, Beckhoff PLCs and HMIs.
• Programming of ABB, Fanuc, Denso Robots.
• Programming of Keyence and Cognex vision inspection systems.
• Software experience with Sysmac Studio, CX One, Studio5000, RobotStudio, TwinCAT, FactoryTalk.
• Configuration of communication interfaces and networks (Ethernet).
• Ability to diagnose hardware, software, networking issues and interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience with electrical CAD software and SolidWorks is an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong documentation, reporting and analytical skills.
• SCADA experience preferred.
• Experience defining User Requirements Specifications and executing FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ protocols.
• Experience developing OEE measurement systems, automated alarms, reports and KPI metrics for plant management is highly desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5 years' experience in Pharma, Medical device, Semiconductor, or FMCG industry.

Location: Clonmel, Ireland. Work shift: Standard. Travel: Not specified. Medical surveillance: Yes.

The base salary for this position is not disclosed.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.