The Role:
- Graduate Controls Systems Engineer
- Shift Pattern - Some late, night and weekend shift patterns will be involved
- Kilkenny
- Onsite role
- Full time opportunity
Role Brief:
As a Graduate Controls Engineer you will be responsible for providing support for wide ranging manufacturing processes. You will participate in planning and support of the introduction of high-speed automation lines.
This role provides technical support in areas of PLC communications, vision and RFID communications while driving activities at the supplier to ensure automation & software support is achieved. You will be involved in a range of tasks and work closely with members of the technical, validation and other engineering teams. You will also interface with product team members, department managers, designers/equipment manufacturers, R&D, quality, and regulatory personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Execute engineering modifications to optimize processes and outcomes.
- Participate in engineering studies and experiments aimed at improving system functionality.
- Evaluate issues and analyze their repercussions on projects and workflows.
- Help to define and process specifications that meet project objectives.
- Ensure all documentation adheres to established company protocols for clarity and compliance.
- Execute engineering modifications to optimize processes and outcomes.
- Design and direct engineering studies and experiments aimed at improving system functionality.
- Process specifications that meet project objectives.
- Ensure all documentation adheres to established company protocols for clarity and compliance.
This role will include a pattern of shift work which may include late shifts, nights and weekend work. Candidates must be flexible to work these shifts.
Skills Brief:
- A minimum of 12 months experience on PLC programming with Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC systems is essential - this can be gained in a University setting, via Internships or in a professional setting.
- Some Siemens PLC systems knowledge would also be considered.
- Some knowledge of vision systems would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of RFID communications.
- Some experience in generation / execution of software test plans.
- Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning & validation of high-speed automation equipment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Person Brief:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Industry Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical engineering or a similar course of study focused on industrial automation technology is essential.
- Some project or internship experience in an automation engineering role within Life Sciences, Pharma or Medical Devices would be highly advantageous.
- Based in the Kilkenny area or within a reasonable commute and able to be onsite daily as the role is an onsite role.
Opportunity Brief:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field, helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions. SL Controls offer a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness, along with a competitive and rounded compensation package, which rewards high performers.
Company Brief:
SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers, including many of the world’s top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.
Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway, Limerick, Leinster and Florida USA.
We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users, OEM’s and Technology providers.
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