Shift Automation Technician - South Dublin

Shift Automation Technician - South Dublin.

As Shift Automation Technician you will be a member of the Shift Maintenance team that provides engineering day to day and project support within this high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment, and will be responsible for and involved in troubleshooting, maintenance and continuous improvement of the production processes and equipment.

This facility operates 24/7, and this role follows a 4-Cycle Shift Pattern as follows:
- 2 x 12-hour day shifts
- 2 x 12-hour night shifts
- Followed by 4 days off

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of all control systems currently in use across the entire site including PLC's, motion systems, vision systems, electrical & safety systems and networks
• Operate as point of contact person for all automation related line down issues and projects
• Work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams in monitoring equipment performance using proven troubleshooting and problem solving techniques / methods to solve to root cause
• Support the continuous improvement of all automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and Project Management techniques
• Ensure all new equipment and tasks are risk assessed, support investigation and near miss resolution, and proactively drive actions to reduce safety risks
• Support plant wide automation change control and manage software revision control systems in full compliance with business quality systems
• Carry out other relevant tasks as required by the Shift Engineer

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Good knowledge of Electrical & Automation Systems associated with high volume manufacturing equipment and hold a Third Level Qualification in one of those disciplines or the National Craft Certificate together with additional specialized training and experience

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role with Equipment Automation, Software or related experience
• Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC products with an ability to understand complex programming functions
• A proven track record in solving automation problems to root cause using structured problem solving
• Experience of High Speed Vision systems (Cognex Vision Pro/Insight) and Control Networks & Communication Systems (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet)
• Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson, Linmot)
• Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider)
• Creative thinking team player with excellent communication skills, an ability to work on own initiative combined with the ability to work seamlessly across various departments