Principal Automation Engineer

Job title:

Principal Automation Engineer

Company:

Hero Recruitment

Job description

This is a permanent role for a Principal Automation Engineer responsible for driving automation and innovation, with technical oversight of multiple projects. The role demands expertise in automation solutions, leadership capabilities, and strategic thinking to improve operational efficiency and product quality in the medical device industry.Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of automation systems.
• Oversee engineering programs from concept to production, ensuring integration with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers, driving a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Develop and implement automation frameworks, troubleshooting issues, and creating standardized documentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support code reviews, track project milestones, and proactively manage risks.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; advanced degrees preferred (Master’s, Black Belt, or PhD).
• Minimum of 8 years of automation engineering experience.
• Proven leadership in automation projects, especially with tools like PLC, SCADA, HMI.
• Expertise in automated control systems (Allen Bradley & Siemens), robotics, and industrial automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in the medical device industry and automated packaging or related processes is advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact automation projects and foster technical innovation within a medical device environment.For further information on this role in Automation Engineering in Cork please contact Dee Curley on dee@hero.ie or 086-7902191Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website –Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval.Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA on the basis of standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review you data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.

Expected salary

Location

Cork

Job date

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 06:05:03 GMT

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