Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

About Your New Employer

Join Merit Medical’s Galway center—one of the company’s three global “centres of excellence” for R&D and manufacturing. Proudly headquartered in Europe, the Galway site pioneers the design and delivery of cutting-edge cardiology and interventional devices, contributing significantly to Merit’s global operations.

About Your New Job as a Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

• Develop control systems for industrial automation equipment, from concept to debugging PLC programs, primarily using Beckhoff packages.
• Utilize your excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operation of automation systems. 
• Assist in installing and validating new or upgraded equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs and technical documentation.
• Work as part of the Digitalisation team on the factory of the future project.
• Oversee relationships with technology providers and integrators, ensuring successful project execution.
• Create validated test procedures for process testing to meet internal and external requirements, such as ISO standards. 
• Communicate effectively with the Automation Manager to define work packages and plan automation activities.
• Provide business case analysis to justify automation projects and implement approved solutions.

What Skills You Need

• Third Level, Level 8 Degree or higher in Controls, Electrical, Electronic, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 5 years' experience in an industrial automation environment with a proven track record of success.
• Proficient in PLC packages (Beckhoff preferred, Allen Bradley & Omron beneficial), CAD packages, industrial automation design, and vision systems. Experience of working in the medical device industry.
• Ability to set up and execute experiments in a lab setting to close knowledge gaps and develop practical solutions.
• Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call us for more information. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.