Job Description

Graduate Automation Engineer – Sligo

Are you a recent engineering graduate interested in getting into automation and looking for a role where you can learn different aspects of engineering?

About the company

Our client is a locally owned engineering company based in Sligo, specialising in electrical engineering, automation and software solutions across industries including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Automotive and Medical Devices.

Their projects range from smaller bespoke machine builds to large-scale automation projects, giving you the opportunity to work with a variety of machinery, technologies and clients.

The company covers a broad range of services, including electrical installations, control panel design and builds, PLC programming, bespoke automation systems and machine vision technology.

The Role

They are looking for a graduate engineer to join their team and work closely with the Senior Project Manager. This is a varied role where you will get involved in different areas of the business, including project engineering, PLC programming, control panels, machine builds and commissioning.

You will work alongside the Senior Project Manager, helping with the day-to-day running of projects while learning how automation systems are designed, built and programmed.

The role would suit someone who has recently completed a degree in Automation, Mechatronics or a similar discipline and wants to develop their skills in industrial automation.

What you will do

• Support the Senior Project Manager with the planning and running of projects.
• Get involved in PLC programming, testing and troubleshooting.
• Learn about industrial control systems and how automated machinery operates.
• Take part in the design and build of automated machines, control panels, robotics and vision systems.
• Work alongside engineers and technicians during machine builds.
• Help with testing, fault finding and commissioning of equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation and project paperwork.
• Attend client sites for installation and commissioning.
• Help coordinate materials, equipment and other project requirements.
• Get involved in general project engineering duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Automation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• An interest in PLC programming, automation and electrical control systems.
• Someone practical who enjoys working with machinery and solving problems.
• A willingness to learn and get involved in different areas of engineering.

What's on Offer

• Training and support from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to learn PLC programming and automation systems.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.
• International travel opportunities.
• Exposure to a variety of industries, machinery and technologies.
• Opportunity to develop into a Project Engineer and progress towards Project Management as the company grows.

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