Automation Engineer PLC

Wicklow, Wicklow, Ireland • Posted May 29, 2026

Job Type: Contract

Location: Wicklow, Wicklow

Posted: May 29, 2026

Category: Engineers

Application Deadline: July 08, 2026

Role Description

Job Summary: 
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for a 6-month contract role within a GMP-regulated Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will support and enhance site automation systems, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement and automation projects while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for automated manufacturing and packaging equipment within the OSD facility
Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related automation systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime and performance
Support automation upgrades, system modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
Configure and support automation platforms including Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, and similar techno...
                

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