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Automation & Control Systems Engineers – Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation & Control Systems Engineer to take ownership of the design, programming, and delivery of advanced smart factory solutions. This position offers involvement across the full project lifecycle, from system architecture and development through to FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Delivery
• Lead the design and implementation of automation control systems, ensuring compliance with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Produce detailed controls design documentation (CSVRA, SDS, VDS) in line with GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Testing & Validation
• Execute simulation, debugging, FAT, and SAT activities across the full lifecycle.
• Direct and support the build and debug phases, including commissioning on site.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with project managers, electrical/mechanical designers, and software engineers to optimize system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance during equipment assembly and deployment.
• Technical Expertise
• Architect and configure automation platforms (FactoryTalk View SE, ThinManager, KepServerEX, MS SQL Server, SSRS).
• Develop and maintain advanced Rockwell PLC code (Ladder, Structured Text), FactoryTalk VBA, and SQL-based solutions.
• Contribute to innovation and product development initiatives to advance automation capabilities.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in industrial automation, with proven leadership in system design and project delivery.
• Minimum 3 years in a GMP-regulated environment (Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, or Medical Devices) – essential requirement.
• Strong expertise in Allen Bradley systems, including servo motion control and FactoryTalk View ME/SE.
• Solid understanding of Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with robotics and vision system integration is advantageous.
• Background in SCADA/HMI system design desirable.
• Proven ability to deliver pharmaceutical-grade automation projects with full regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and system-level schematics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, Systems Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor's or Master's level).
• At least 5 years' post-graduation industry experience in Controls, Automation, or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years working in GMP-regulated environments – only candidates with this background will be considered.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in client-facing roles.
• High level of attention to detail, organizational discipline, and project management skills.

Applications Close - Friday 17th October Our Software Engineering team is a passionate group dedicated to improving Apple's software for our international users. We are looking for a motivated Software Automation Intern to join our team and learn the ropes of software automation testing for iOS and macOS. As an automation engineer, you will work closely with our automation team, assisting in the development and execution of automated cases, prioritizing defects, and contributing to the overall quality of our software products.

Description

You will partner with a wide array of Apple software engineering teams, international software QA centers, translators, and project managers to ensure that Apple delivers outstanding software products to our international markets. Your role is to make sure Apple software products work flawlessly all over the world. The successful intern candidate will be working in a dynamic and strategic environment. The intern filling this position must be a hands-on, enthusiastic, self-motivated developer with strong initiative and a desire to succeed in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of XCTest-based automated tests written in Swift.
• Complete automated tests on iOS and macOS applications and report the results to the testing team.
• Help with identifying and documenting defects in applications, providing detailed information about issues and steps to reproduce them.
• Assist in configuring and maintaining test environments.
  Collaborate with the QA team, developers, and other cross-functional teams to support the quality assurance process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Pursuing BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Objective-C or Swift programming language.
• Experience with software testing, including the ability to craft test requirements and translate them into practical automated tasks.
• Excellent debugging and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in XCTest automation for iOS and macOS applications.
• Experience in software localization/internationalization.
• Familiarity with Xcode and Apple's development ecosystem.
• Strong interest in Apple and its international users.
• Linguistics Experience with international text issues such as right-to-left layout and Unicode.
• Experience in application development for macOS or iOS
  Experience in LLMs

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Job Title: Test Automation Engineer

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Duration: 6-12-month contract

Hybrid - 2-3 days/week onsite

Experience level: 8-12 Years

Budget: 300 Euros per day

Description:

Min 5 to 8 yrs in Test Automation

Test Analyst will be working on multiple goals/objectives to drive quality and testing execution for customers in the BFSI Segments. The Primary responsibilities and tasks will include:

5 years of experience in automating various GUI/non-GUI based applications using Selenium WebDriver and Java language

Experience in at least one project implementing BDD (behaviour driven development) using Cucumber/Jbehave and CI (continuous integration) using Jenkins.

Experience in GIT, Bitbucket, Maven

Experience in testing backend application components like SQLServer, Oracle database, middleware message queues(IBM MQ)

Extensive experience in test automation framework design, development and enhancement for at least 2 projects.

Hands-on Experience in writing SQL queries

Must have hand-on experience in writing scenarios and testcases from requirements & user stories

Well versed with data-driven Test Automation using MS Excel / XML / Database driven Tests

Understand data structure, data interfaces and how data flows and transforms from source systems to the downstream systems

Understand the functionality + Technology and able to adopt into a techno-functional automation tester role

Excellent communication skills – within and outside of the organization, across teams, with customers – both horizontally and vertically, is important.

A good team player and ready to take up additional responsibilities when required.

Secondary Skills List:

Experience in working with global delivery models, leveraging cross location distributed teams

Knowledge of current industry wide Quality & Test processes and practices, Tools and techniques

Experience in Test Management Tools like HP ALM / JIRA.

Exposure to popular test models in the market - Agile, V-Model, Waterfall approach

Understand customer testing needs - current processes as well as future requirements around testing

Responsibilities:

Is responsible for test scenarios & test cases formulation and test data preparation

Is responsible for all test automation related activities right from test automation framework design, development, implementation + automation planning & execution

Is responsible for tracking Defect triage & closure

Is technically responsible for all the Testing performed by the Testing Organization

Is responsible for the overall Quality of deliverables across all parameters, both functional and non-functional including performance, security, usability, etc.

Is responsible for ensuring the Test Frameworks & methodologies as recommended by Test Architect / Test Lead is implemented in the project

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Test Automation Engineer

Do you want to join an exciting, growing team that wants to hear your ideas? A team that wants you to be up to date on the latest technologies. Working in BearingPoint you will be part of a team that is passionate about building innovative, high-quality software for its clients. You will be working in agile teams with all the support you need.

BearingPoint is growing quickly, and we are currently hiring junior automation testers to join our QA team.

What skills and experience should you have?

• Passionate about technology, testing and delivering top quality software products.
• At least 5 years' experience in test automation.
• Practical experience of test automation including tooling selection and test framework design.
• Hands-on technical experience of building both API and UI test automation frameworks in a range of languages and technologies such as jUnit, Selenium, Serenity BDD (Cucumber, Rest Assured) Robot Framework and JMeter.
• Implementation, maintenance and execution of automated test suites to ensure thorough testing of requirements in a fast-paced Agile environment with an emphasis on BDD and BDD automated tools.
• Disciplined reporting, tracking, and resolution of product defects. Implementation of reporting technologies, integrated with automated test runs.
• Implementation and management of automated test scripts in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience carrying out code reviews and adhering to best practice guidelines.
• Clear understanding of defect management lifecycle.
• Hands on knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Shell, Perl, Python etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills who excels when working in a multi-disciplinary agile team.

Why you will enjoy working at BearingPoint Ireland?
We work in an open and collaborative way, where new ideas are always welcome. BearingPoint is an environment where potential and high performance is recognised and rewarded.

What we offer:
You will receive a competitive salary where you are rewarded for both your individual performance and company performance. You will also receive a best-in-class benefits package including holidays, private health insurance, pension contributions, gym/club subscription, wellness programmes, mobile phone and much more. In addition, we offer:

Hybrid working –
where each team has autonomy to determine their in-person and remote working schedule.

Continuous learning –
we understand that it is imperative to invest in our people's development and we provide external training at prestigious universities such as Oxford and Yale

Social events –
our people perform best when they have a good work life balance, monthly events for all to attend

Diversity
– we are committed to having a diverse workforce where each individual feels they belong and can thrive in a work environment with a strong sense of community

Mentoring & coaching –
every employee has a development manager to help them grow their career with feedback via continuous conversations

Giving Back –
you will have an opportunity to join our many giving back initiatives including our commitment to sustainability. Our Emissions Calculator gathers accurate emissions data and enables our clients to understand their footprint and track progress on emission reduction and pave the way for a better future.

Together, we are more than business.
To see more from our people with their experiences of BearingPoint please visit our careers website

About BearingPoint
BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in four units: Consulting, Solutions, Business Services, and Ventures. Consulting covers the advisory business; Solutions provides the tools for successful digital transformation, advanced analytics and regulatory requirements; Business Services provides managed services beyond SaaS; Ventures drives the financing and development of start-ups. BearingPoint's clients include many of the world's leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 75 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success.

BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer.

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BearingPoint does not accept unsolicited cvs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place for placements. BearingPoint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited cvs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by BearingPoint.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at

As a test Automation Engineer, you will create, execute and maintain automated test scripts to test software, firmware and systems. Automation scripts must ensure functionality, performance and bug free designs. Collaborate with design engineers, architects, product managers and other stake holders to create well documented test strategies including test plans and test cases. Identify defects and create bugs with clear and detailed reproduction steps and system information. Help monitor, maintain and improve automated continuous integration flow. Keep up to date and make recommendations on testing methodologies, frameworks and automation tools. Assists as needed in the analysis, recreation, and debugging of complex customer field issues.

• Design, develop, execute and maintain automation scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with design engineers and other stake holders to create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test strategies including the test plans and test cases.
• Document test procedures, results, and other findings in a clear and concise manner. Identify, record, and track bugs.
• Develop application and test automation codes using C#, C++, JavaScript, HTML, Python, WiX Toolset, Selenium, Xunit, Nunit, git, SQL, , NuGet, Grunt, Azure, React and
• Collaborate with design engineers to create custom test setups using a combination of products, off-the-shelf test equipment, and custom equipment.
• Collaborate with other team members, such as Product Owners, Squad leads, other QA engineers, and other developers, to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and to create test scripts that meets both business and technical expectations.
• Analyze test results and work collaboratively with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to debug embedded designs and identify root causes of failures to resolve issues.
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Assist in the recreation and troubleshooting of customer site issues.

• Proven work experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python, LabVIEW, C, JavaScript).
• Experience using command-line and engineering-created tools (e.g. software test tools, automated test scripts, network data loggers)
• Experience with Selenium, Appium, Postman/Newman (or other API test tools), test framework development, web and mobile application testing
• Experience creating test documents and standard work instructions with varying in detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to peers and non-technical audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of debugging practices
• Proficient knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Preferred experience in using Co-Pilot or any other AI applications

• Engineering or Associate degree
• 3-5 years in test and test automation

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Engineering Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

The Principal Automation Engineer provides technical leadership in the development of complex automation system, driving cross functional alignment and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient manufacturing process.

How you'll make an impact:

• Development of bespoke automation solutions based on technology roadmap, with ownership for funding proposals, initial design, development of proof of concept, system testing, solution provider/supplier selection and management, and rollout of automation solution to other sites. Experience in the space of robotics, vision and electrical preferred

These tasks support the design, prototyping, assembly, and development of automation of existing processes and mechanical components.

• Lead the design activities, analysis, modification, and integration of robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment. Ensures applicability to programs and products, handling high complexities
• Complete proposals for funding of automation solutions for internal and external audiences
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners to conduct complex technical experiments, research, and design various prototypes to achieve consensus and make informed technical decisions.
• Lead improvement activities within internal or external teams, or manufacturing processes to drive enhancements and improve efficiency. Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and guide junior/senior engineer on complex technical task. Review works and may direct others to supervise.
• Lead the development and influence multiple development teams and various technical domains to support and drive improvements and changes.
• Establish and enforce engineering standard, best practices, and methodologies to ensure efficiency and quality engineering results.

What you'll need (Required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Scientific field, and a minimum of 6 years experience working in automation domain (robotics/vision or electrical experience preferred)

What else we look for (Preferred) :

• Whichever applicable, expert skills (with years of proven record) in mechanical design, or programming skills (PLC, Robotics, or vision), or electrical design
• Demonstrates proficiency in creating excellent technical documentation, white papers, and technical write-ups
• Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Capable of delivering effective presentations on complex technical information and project activities
• Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry is a plus
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, statistic, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with proven record
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Demonstrates strong technical leadership, influences multiple development teams and various technical domains, supports and drives company improvements and changes.

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Engineering Automation position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

The Senior Automation Engineer provides technical Support in the development of a complex automation system, driving cross functional alignment and ensuring robust, compliant and efficient manufacturing process.

How you'll make an impact:

• Development of bespoke automation solutions based on technology roadmap, with ownership for funding proposals, initial design, development of proof of concept, system testing, solution provider/supplier selection and management, and rollout of automation solution to other sites. Experience in the space of robotics, vision and electrical preferred

These tasks support the design, prototyping, assembly, and development of automation of existing processes and mechanical components.

• Support the design activities, analysis, modification, and integration of robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment. Ensures applicability to programs and products, handling high complexities
• Complete proposals for funding of automation solutions for internal and external audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to conduct complex technical experiments, research, and design various prototypes to achieve consensus and make informed technical decisions.
• Lead improvement activities within internal or external teams, or manufacturing processes to drive enhancements and improve efficiency. Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.
• Support the development and influence multiple development teams and various technical domains to support and drive improvements and changes.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and methodologies to ensure efficiency and quality engineering results.

What you'll need (Required) :

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Scientific field, and a minimum of 4 years experience working in automation domain (robotics/vision or electrical experience preferred)

What else we look for (Preferred) :

• Whichever applicable, expert skills (with years of proven record) in mechanical design, or programming skills (PLC, Robotics, or vision), or electrical design
• Demonstrates proficiency in creating excellent technical documentation, white papers, and technical write-ups
• Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Capable of delivering effective presentations on complex technical information and project activities
• Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for medical device industry is a plus
• Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, statistic, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills with proven record
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts
• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Demonstrates strong technical leadership, influences multiple development teams and various technical domains, supports and drives company improvements and changes.