5 Automation Engineer jobs in Cork

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office
**Overview**
SMBC are seeking an experienced DevOps Automation Engineer to drive automation across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role is pivotal in driving the reliability, scalability, and security of our CI/CD processes by embedding automation into development, testing and deployment workflows. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and hands-on experience with modern DevOps toolchains, coupled with a deep understanding of the SDLC.
This role will report to the Executive Director of Enterprise Architecture.
**Responsibilities**
+ Embed automation into development, testing and deployment activities, ensuring quality gates, security checks and compliance requirements are met from build to production.
+ Design, build and optimise end to end CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on reusable workflows.
+ Advise project teams on integrating test automation into the SDLC.
+ Collaborate with testing teams to design and build automated test frameworks (unit, integration, API, end-to-end)
+ Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
+ Collaborate with operations and platform teams to streamline deployments and gating controls.
+ Monitor pipeline performance, infrastructure health and delivery metrics, using tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or Prometheus.
+ Integrate and maintain tools for code quality, security scanning, artifact management, test automation.
+ Facilitate training and mentoring on automation tools, processes and best practices.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
+ 5+ years' experience in automation engineering, software development and DevOps.
+ Experience integrating policy and compliance automation into delivery pipelines.
+ Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium.
+ Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible).
+ Experience with GitOps, containers, and orchestration tools.
+ Proficient with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Bash.
+ Solid understanding of DevSecOps tools and Application Security best practices.
+ Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
+ ServiceNow Devops Change Velocity knowledge is a plus.
+ Microsoft Power Platform knowledge is a plus.
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

JOB TITLE: Senior Automation Engineer DEPARTMENT: Engineering Department REPORTING TO:Head of Engineering About Sanmina Fermoy Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy's core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few. OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: To grow Sanmina Fermoy's Automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost effective and competitive assembly options. Support Business development team to win new business in product development space. Project Manage when required new product development/introduction projects Manage the development of Automation systems for new and existing products Work with customers and potential customers to promote Sanmina Fermoy in the area of Automation for improved manufacturing Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines Work closely with Corporate Design team on product options for Fermoy Support customer visits. Provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams Ensure the smooth introduction of new products in a high volume production environment Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing. Enhancing and showcasing the site's automation capabilities by keeping up to date on latest technologies and introducing these technologies to Fermoy where applicable. Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing integration partners, development builds to full production Build relationships with other sites in relation to Automation initiatives and best practices Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and supporting new business opportunities. Support Engineering Builds. Provide DFM on New Product Developments Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines in support of Manufacturing as and when required PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation related discipline) 3/5 years experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills Experience in Design for Manufacturing Good communication and influencing skills Customer facing experience. DESIRABLE: Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills Good communication and influencing skills Good knowledge an advantage with regard to the following areas: PLC programming, Pneumatics, Robotics, Product assembly techniques ,Label Applicators, Laser Marking, Tooling Design (pallets, robot grippers, nests etc.). 6-sigma green belt Lean practice implementation Excellent communication and negotiation skills Project Management Qualification #Sanmina To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.

Automation / Systems Engineer The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role within life sciences industry. Previous experience in design and implementation of DCS and PLC/SCADA platforms. Strong understanding of Automation and IT platforms, infrastructure. Responsibilities: Responsible for reliable and robust system design to meet business and process requirements for a Process Control System (DCS and PLC/SCADA) and vendor packaged equipment including integration to both upstream and downstream systems such as Filling Line, Utilities, MES, Data Historian etc. Coordination of Design team and automation systems vendors to achieve successful implementation of the site automation systems. Creation, review, and approval of Automation/OT aspects of project deliverables, such as Schedules, User Requirements, Design Documents, IQ/OQ/FAT Protocols for L2 Systems ranging from Standalone Lab Equipment to Aseptic Filling Line. Attend and Support Qualification and Validation activities. Development of site procedures for the administration and maintenance of all relevant systems. Configure Network Parameters (IP Address, DNS etc.) and Test communication between various systems over relevant Firewall Ports. Create System Server and Network Requirements Documentation and coordinate the timely delivery of such with the IT Department. Participate in Vendor and System Assessments. Operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation of the plants automation systems. Required: Demonstrated CQV and full SDLC experience. Demonstrated competence in troubleshooting PLC/DCS controllers and I/O faults. Experience in OT Networks Design, Configuration and Testing. Experience in L2 - L3 System Integration Projects. Excellent understanding of ISA-95, ISA-88 standards. Arcadis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Recruitment Agencies: Please do not reply to this job advert.

About Viska Systems: At Viska Systems, we specialise in seamlessly integrating Machine Vision, Robotics, and Software Development to deliver innovative automated inspection systems that enhance product quality and improve operational efficiency. We are shaping the future of AI and automation and have been recognised for our excellence and innovation by being named Best AI-Powered Machine Vision & Robotics Company 2025 by the Irish Enterprise Awards. Were now looking for an Automation Systems Engineer to join our team in Cork. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of AI and machine vision and drive efficiency across industries. Technical Responsibilities Embedded Software Development: Build robust applications across front-end and back-end platforms, with emphasis on scalability and maintainability. Work with GStreamer pipelines, open-source vision models, Git, and Docker. Optimise hardware use for machine vision workloads, and support the full development cycle, bringing code from prototype through testing into production. Code Quality, Version Control, & Deployment: Write efficient, testable code and manage repositories using Git, and deploy using tools like Docker. Production Control: Identify and resolve critical bugs and production issues quickly and independently. System Assembly: Lead the build of machine systems, guiding technicians through both mechanical assembly and electrical wiring. Project Documentation: Accurately complete ISO9001 documentation, including requirement specs, bills of materials, and testing and reporting records. Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership by onboarding and mentoring new team members, including acting as a lead for junior engineers. What Were Looking For Software Development Expertise: 5+ years in a hands-on systems engineering role using Python, ideally in a startup or small-team environment. Proven experience owning production-grade systems from design through deployment and support. Educational Background: Masters Degree in Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics / Electronics or a related technical field. Specialised Knowledge: AI technologies, machine learning frameworks, open-source vision tools such as OpenCV and YOLO. Software Development Methodologies: Experience with Agile or Scrum processes. Software Tools: Experience with GIT and Docker. Initiative: Proven ability to work independently and show initiative in a fast-paced environment. Mentorship: Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers. DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD, Docker) is an advantage. Why Work for Us? At Viska Systems, we offer a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact our success: Competitive Compensation: A strong starting salary with a comprehensive benefits package. Career Advancement: Structured mentorship and clear pathways for career development in software engineering. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on innovative, award-nominated AI solutions that are shaping the future of manufacturing and automation. Training & Development: Access to ongoing training to deepen your technical expertise in AI, machine vision, and software development. Collaborative Team Culture: Join a dynamic and supportive team that values your ideas and contributions. Location Preference: The position can be based either solely in our Buttevant office or with a mix of days in both our Bishopstown and Buttevant offices. Ready to Join Us? Take the next step in your career with Viska Systems and become part of a company at the forefront of AI-driven innovation. Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland.