Automation Engineer

  • Location
    Limerick, Waterford
  • Category
    Engineering - Manufacturing
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • External Reference
    JN-052023-320744

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆:
The Automation Engineer monitors the quality and efficiency performance of assigned product lines and provides support in driving continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: (𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴):
* Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
* Process Characterisation / Optimisation (DFMEA's, PFMEA's DOE's etc.).
* Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
* Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
* Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient manner for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
* Monitors the additive manufacturing process; troubleshooting problem processes and assisting in resolving quality issues. Is the technical expert on various projects/productions jobs and process as required.
* Drive continuous improvement projects.
* Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with Customers, contractors as required.
* Support technical training.
* Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
* Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
* Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀/𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀:
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Excellent organisation, communication, computer and presentation skills.
* Systematic troubleshooting skills.
* Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
* Lean Six Sigma skills an advantage.
* Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Good data analysis skills.
* Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project.
* CAD experience desirable.

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆.
* Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar discipline.
* 3-6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience).
* Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites.


Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please apply with your CV to: Robyn Lynch