An excellent opportunity is now available for the following position:

Automation Engineer

You’ll be a core part of our Automation Engineering team, taking a lead role on projects from software design spec through to FAT, SAT and on-site commissioning. PLC programming and HMI development are central to the work, and you’ll be hands-on across the full project lifecycle, not just one piece of it.

We work across Allen Bradley, Beckhoff and Siemens platforms, and you’ll collaborate closely with our design team on process flow diagrams, software design specs and test plans. We’re a project-based environment, which means every machine is different and the work stays interesting.

We’ve written about what makes a strong applicant in detail HERE. But in short, we’re looking for engineers who can clearly demonstrate what they’ve built, the decisions they made and the problems they solved.

• A third-level qualification in electronics, automation, computer science or a related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience in Allen Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) or Siemens (TIA Portal)
• Solid understanding of machine automation logic and motion control
• Experience developing HMIs or other operator interfaces
• The ability to work as part of a project team building custom automated machines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A current driving licence and flexibility to travel when required
• Robotics integration experience (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) and machine vision experience (Cognex, Keyence) are both an advantage, though not essential.

You’ll take ownership of the automation scope on your assigned projects, developing, commissioning and debugging code for new machines and modifications, working to GAMP 5 standards. That means writing solid, maintainable code, specifying hardware, contributing to documentation, supporting installation on-site and being the person who sees a problem and works to fix it rather than waiting to be asked.

You’ll also work closely with our wider team of project designers, electricians, external developers, operations and you’ll represent the automation perspective in project meetings. For more junior engineers on the team, there’s an expectation that experienced hires will provide guidance and support where it’s needed.

• Competitive salary in line with your experience.
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Additional holidays based on service length
• Training and educational support
• A day off for your birthday

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you’d do your best work, we’d like to hear from you.
Send your CV to careers@designproautomation.com or call Paula Power on +353 (0)86 0147680.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026.