❌ DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EU PASSPORT OR A UKRAINIAN PASSPORT – SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER (IRELAND) (€65,000 – €100,000)
⚠️ DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EU PASSPORT OR A UKRAINIAN PASSPORT.
INTRODUCTION
Full-time Ireland-based opportunity for
Senior Automation Engineers / Automation Engineers with strong PLC and SCADA experience.
The role is predominantly office-based, with travel to site required during commissioning phases.
Projects are delivered across the water, wastewater, and industrial sectors, working with established employers on long-term programmes.
This position is suitable for candidates relocating to Ireland.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver automation projects end-to-end, from control philosophy development through to site handover
PLC and HMI programming
SCADA system development
Preparation of technical project documentation
Development of FDS, SDS, FAT, and SAT documentation
Support on-site commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing
Provide technical support to new and existing customers
Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as an
Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer
Strong PLC programming experience, including:
Rockwell ControlLogix & CompactLogix
Siemens S7-300 / S7-400 / S7-1500
SCADA experience with one or more of the following:
Aveva InTouch & Aveva System Platform
Ignition SCADA
Rockwell FactoryTalk
Siemens WinCC
Industrial networking experience (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus)
Experience with Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB)
Good documentation practices in line with GAMP 5
Third-level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Software Engineering, or equivalent
Conversational English (basic to intermediate level)
Ability to work under pressure with initiative and a structured approach
Willingness to travel occasionally within Ireland
LOCATION
Ireland: Co. Kildare, Cork, Dublin, Munster
Hybrid working available, depending on project requirements
WHAT’S ON OFFER
Estimated salary: €65,000 – €100,000 (depending on experience)
Competitive benefits package
Pension
Healthcare
Long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities
ELIGIBILITY REMINDER
This role is strictly limited to candidates who hold:
A passport from an EU27 country, OR
Ukrainian nationality with the legal right to work in Ireland. All other nationalities must not apply.
HOW TO APPLY (MANDATORY)
To apply, complete the application form IN ENGLISH at:
https://jobs.thisiswdi.com
CV must be in English
After submission, candidates will receive a second qualification form
