20 Automation Project Lead jobs in Ireland
Sr Principal PD Project Management Specialist - Cardiac Ablation Solutions

Posted 6 days ago
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**A Day in the Life**
**Medtronic**
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
**Our Purpose**
Medtronic's Cardiac Ablation Solutions division is searching for a Sr Principal PD Project Management Specialist to join our Product Development team working on new catheter designs.
Cardiac Ablation Solutions is developing next generation medical technologies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms. Our technologies save lives and improves the quality of living for millions of patients across the world by advancing innovation for the diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and enabling clinicians to perform procedures with superior outcomes.
As a Project Management Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting a range of new product development activities on large, moderately complex projects. You will work independently to implement strategic goals and establish operational plans, and coordinate with Project Management, R&D, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and other functions to deliver products to our customers.
**_Come for a job, stay for a career!_**
**A Day in The Life Of:**
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
+ Be a recognized expert in your role, manage large projects or processes. Provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the job area.
+ Support PMO specific initiatives within CAS and collaborate across other OUs on specific activities (e.g. Peer reviews, training or review/update of harmonized procedures).
+ Communicate organizational capacity constraints, program risks, issues and decisions to core team leader, cross functional core team members and key stakeholders.
+ Develops and executes project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
+ Ensures adherence to design control requirements.
+ Defines and negotiates project resource requirements.
+ Manages project budgets and oversees capital expenditures.
+ Monitors the project from initiation through delivery.
+ Develops risk mitigation plans.
+ Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress.
+ Travels up to 10% of the time.
**Key Skills & Experience**
**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**
+ Requires a Level 8 Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
**Nice to Have**
+ Experience with ablation products and therapies (e.g., catheters, generators)
+ Strong understanding of medical device regulations (e.g., IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485)
+ Experience with Microsoft Project and ProChain scheduling methodologies
+ Skilled in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks
+ Broad engineering knowledge across product development functions
+ Ability to effectively interface and communicate with employees at all organizational levels
+ Strength in working with cross-functional teams across facilities to solve problems
+ Ability to work independently and take the initiative on tasks
+ Exceptional influencing and interpersonal skills, negotiating, managing change, resolving conflict
+ Master's degree in Engineering and/or scientific discipline, or MBA
+ PMP certification
+ Lean/Six Sigma certification
**Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package**
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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Director, Engineering Process Automation
Posted 3 days ago
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The Director of Engineering will develop and drive Process Automation in providing technical expertise in the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of innovative automation system in partnership with R&D and NPD groups. Continuing to innovate and improve by extracting more opportunities and benefit from automation technology.
**How you'll make an impact:**
+ Initiate and lead the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of highly complex automation systems in support of R&D, New Product Development / Introduction, instilling DFM.Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups and key stakeholders.Oversee, inspire, and develop SMEs, and retain a technical talent to ensure automation knowledge continuity and knowledge transfer capabilities from Singapore site to the global. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
+ Manage resource planning, project planning, budgeting, expense priorities, performance management, and working through team managers to achieve results.
+ Identify opportunities for and drive the development and management of multiple, highly complex automated systems that resolve manufacturing and/or product inspection challenges.
+ Provide insight to stakeholders on current automation capabilities to ensure they are reusable in broader initiatives while developing new capabilities
+ Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring collaboration, professionalism and cooperation against scope, timelines and budget for strategic automation program activities.
+ Embrace Agile Methodology and working efficiently with ambiguity.
+ Responsible for the tactical execution of value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on Edwards Production System (EPS)
**What you'll need to have (Required):**
+ Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering or related
+ Experience in Automation deployment
+ Track record in management of technical and/or automation disciplines and/or agile methodology
+ Experience working in a regulated industry
**What else we look for (Preferred):**
+ Proven successful project management leadership skills
+ Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and Solidworks
+ Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
+ Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
+ Determines or effectively recommends course of action after considering potential risks of alternatives
+ Ability to read and interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5
+ Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
+ Experience in PLC logic and programming, and integration of sensors, sub-systems, and controllers Preferred
+ Experience in development, integration, and programming of Vision Systems Preferred
+ Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to controls engineering
+ Demonstrated ability to work with teams to complete critical milestones under pressure with short deadlines
+ Expert knowledge and understanding of mechanical design & machine building practices
+ Expert understanding of fixture development & system integration
+ Expert understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
+ Extensive understanding of Six Sigma concepts with proven ability to apply to 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
Senior Engineer, Process Automation
Posted 5 days ago
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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.
Principal Engineer, Process Automation
Posted 5 days ago
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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.
Principal Engineer, Process Automation
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior Engineer, Process Automation
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Director, Engineering Process Automation
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Senior Manager, Engineering Process Automation

Posted 3 days ago
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The Senior Manager will develop Process automation in providing technical expertise in the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of innovative automation system in partnership with R&D and NPD groups. Continuing to innovate and improve by extracting more opportunities and benefit from automation technology.
**How you'll make an impact:**
+ Lead the design, prototyping, assembly, development, and troubleshooting of highly complex automation systems in support of New Product Development / Introduction, instilling DFM.Lead in identifying risk, developing mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups and key stakeholders.
+ Lead and develop SME's and retain a technical talent to ensure automation knowledge continuity and knowledge transfer capabilities from the Ireland site to Delivery System Network. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
+ Manage resource planning, project planning, budgeting, expense priorities, performance management, and working through team managers to achieve results.
+ Identify opportunities for and drive the development and management of multiple, highly complex automated systems that resolve manufacturing and/or product inspection challenges.
+ Provide insight to stakeholders on current automation capabilities to ensure they are reusable in broader initiatives while developing new capabilities.
+ Write and submit successful proposals for automation and digital grant funding to external agencies.
**What you will need to have (Required):**
+ Minimum Bachelors degree in Engineering or related
+ Experience in Automation deployment
+ Track record in management of technical and/or automation disciplines and/or agile methodology
+ Experience working in a regulated industry
**What else we look for (Preferred):**
+ Proven successful project management leadership skills
+ Proficient in both Microsoft Office Suite and Solidworks
+ Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
+ Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
+ Determines or effectively recommends course of action after considering potential risks of alternatives
+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
+ Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organizations
+ Experience in PLC logic and programming, and integration of sensors, sub-systems, and controllers Preferred
+ Experience in development, integration, and programming of Vision Systems Preferred
+ Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to controls engineering
+ Demonstrated ability to work with teams to complete critical milestones under pressure with short deadlines
+ Expert level of knowledge and understanding of mechanical design & machine building practices
+ High level of understanding of fixture development & system integration
+ High level of understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
+ Extensive understanding of Six Sigma concepts with proven ability to apply to projects
+ Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., 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
Senior Manager, Engineering Process Automation
Posted 4 days ago
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Project Lead
Posted 11 days ago
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