Automation Engineer
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Dunboyne, Co. Meath
A leading provider of OT, SCADA, telemetry, and communications solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer.
Join a team delivering cutting‑edge technologies and high‑quality SCADA solutions.
Overview
This role is primarily office‑based, with occasional site visits during deployment and commissioning phases. A major focus of the position involves working with Ignition, a web‑based HMI, SCADA, and MES platform, to deliver a high‑quality front‑end SCADA solution to clients.
The role requires ongoing communication with clients throughout implementation, as well as post‑deployment support for system queries or issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Presales and design of new solutions and installations
- Responding to customer and client requests as they arise
- Liaising with Junior SCADA/Automation Engineers on PLC, HMI, and SCADA software implementation
- Creating software design specifications and associated documentation
- Using design tools such as InTouch, Ignition, Broadwin, and 1CC Flexible
- Training clients on systems once implemented
- Ensuring consistency of work across all projects
- Working to project deadlines
- Managing all files and licensing associated with projects
- Interfacing with client IT departments regarding security
- General housekeeping of all SCADA projects
- Developing standards and specifications aligned with customer requirements
- Creating standard libraries and productised solutions to improve efficiency in future project delivery
- Producing work breakdown structures for your own projects and those of junior engineers
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of SCADA system architecture and components
- Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware, or similar
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience developing SCADA and PLC solutions
- Demonstrated experience in software development and solution design with Schneider PLCs or similar
- Experience using AI technologies
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Database Manager
- Familiarity with remote access tools (PC Anywhere, Remote Desktop, TeamViewer)
- Understanding of data science and statistics
- Ability to work with VB and SQL
- Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and related industrial networking protocols
- Awareness of SCADA cybersecurity best practices
- Experience designing and managing SCADA alarms