Job title: Senior Automation Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Louth
Job published: 04-08-2025
Job ID: 47248
Contact name: Dominic Heron
Phone number: +442890080031
Contact email: dominic@huntersavage.com

Job Description

For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 07458 160117 or email dominic@huntersavage.com

 

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description: We are hiring for our client, a top manufacturing company based in their new office in Belfast, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
  2. Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
  3. Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities

The Role:

  • Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
  • Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
  • Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
  • Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
  • Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
  • Provide technical support to operations.
  • Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
  • Document projects and manage change control.
  • Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

The Person:

  • Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Preferable experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
  • Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
  • Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
  • Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
  • Strong knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
  • Ambitious, confident, and professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills.

The Rewards:

  • Competitive salary + benefits.
  • Flexible and hybrid working hours.
  • Continuous training and career development opportunities.
  • Innovative and creative work environment focused on work/life balance.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.

Next Steps: For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 07458 160117 or email dominic@huntersavage.com. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.