Automation Engineer (Medical Device)

ICDS Recruitment

Galway

Automation Engineer (medical device) - Galway. To design and fabricate automation technologies (custom machines, upgrades/retrofits and robotics conveyor systems and automation lines) to factory approved standards. To work as part of the project team from design concept to implementation of custom built solutions. Role & Responsibilities. • To evaluate process related problems and develop a precise design statement/brief. • To develop concept designs with estimate of costs as part of the capital requisition process. • To present design concepts for formal review. • Develop scope of solution and review of costs. • To complete 3D modelling of machine design specifying actuators / hardware / control systems. • Finalise capital spend and prepare capital requisition documentation. • To present all aspects of design as part of formal machine design review process. • Complete capital requisition. • To procure quality components at appropriate cost and complete/oversee fabrication/wiring for machine build. • To complete/oversee PLC programming / HMI programming and functional testing. • To ensure all new machine builds are fully calibrated (i.e. temperature controllers / pressure gauges / force sensors etc ). • To perform detailed process review, establishing process development criteria. & operating ranges for the machines. • To complete detailed technical reports and approval documentation for release of new technologies to manufacturing. • To fully comply with all aspects of the Health & Safety Management System. Qualifications and Education Requirements. • Level 8 Engineering degree with at least 3 years' experience or Level 7 Degree with at least 5 years' experience in Automation Engineering. • Extensive experience in designing, fabricating , and commissioning new machine technologies. • Experience and proficiency in PLC programming is desirable and a distinct advantage. • Experience with vision systems, robotics, data handling and SolidWorks 3D Modelling will be a distinct advantage. • Strong communications skills, ability to demonstrate creativity and innovativness. • Good negotiation and presentation skills. • Self motivated self starter, can be left to work on own projects. • Strong interpersonal skills and team player abilities. • Strong attention to detail and technical report writing skills. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2440 days ago