Automation Engineer (Controls) - Cork

MJu103717
  • €50,000 - 75,000
  • Cork, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

About Your New Employer

  • Join a growing specialist in medical device automation, delivering highly bespoke and complex engineering solutions from concept to commissioning.
  • Be part of a multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge projects that improve healthcare manufacturing processes.
  • Strong reputation for technical innovation, client collaboration, and quality standards in regulated environments.

About Your New Job

As an Automation Engineer, you will be a key member of a growing team that designs and delivers fully integrated control systems for custom-built automated machinery.

You will:

  • Design, develop, test, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, Robotics, and Motion control systems.
  • Collaborate across functions to define control system architecture and develop software design specifications.
  • Support regulated documentation, ensure CE and safety compliance, and contribute to technology standardisation across projects.

What Skills You Need

  • 5+ years’ experience in automated machinery design, controls integration, and equipment testing/debugging.
  • Proven skills with Allen Bradley, Omron, or Siemens platforms in a regulated/industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with robotics (KUKA/Fanuc), motion control, machine vision, pneumatics, and safety standards.
  • Qualification at Level 8 in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and team collaboration skills.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary between €50,000 – €75,000
  • Attractive bonus structure, health insurance, and pension contributions
  • Opportunity to work on exciting medical automation projects and grow your career in a forward-thinking, collaborative team

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or contact Matt Jurek on +353 21 461 5741 for more details.

Not quite the right role? Reach out anyway—we have several other permanent, temporary, and contract roles open now.

Matt Jurek Senior Recruitment Consultant, Engineering

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