Controls & Automation Engineer

A Controls & Automation Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Dublin based client – an award-winning technology company developing very high precision electro/ mechanical optical assemblies. The Controls & Automation Engineer will join their hardware development team

ROLE:

* Electrical Design & Schematics: Design, update, and manage complete 2D electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring harness drawings using SolidWorks Electrical.

* Documentation & SOPs: Author clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for hardware assembly, testing, and maintenance. Maintain system documentation, wiring pinouts, interconnect diagrams, and Electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Instrumentation & Assembly: Hands-on wiring, component integration, and bench testing of controls hardware and sensors.

* System Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist in physical system construction, experimental setups, debugging, and electrical fault-finding on complex machinery.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, software, and optics teams to ensure seamless hardware integration across all machine modules.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Level 8 Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

* Minimum 2 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.

* SolidWorks Electrical: Practical experience using SolidWorks Electrical (or equivalent electrical CAD packages) to produce schematic sets and panel layouts.

* Hands-on Integration: Proven track record in wiring, testing, and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical hardware and instrumentation.

* Standard Operating Procedures: Demonstrated ability to author, implement, and consistently follow structured SOPs for assembly, testing, and system operation.

* Experience with multi-axis motion control and drive configuration desirable

* Background with PLCs, microcontrollers, or LabVIEW programming preferred

* Exposure to vacuum control systems, temperature monitoring, and high-precision sensors desirable

Please call Diarmuid Buckley today for further information on 021- 4355432 or email: dbuckley@careerwise.ie

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence)

Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.  

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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Please call Diarmuid Buckley today for further information on 021- 4355432 or email: dbuckley@careerwise.ie