69 Industrial Automation jobs in Ireland
Automation Engineer

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**Job Description**
**People First** - At Takeda we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people and bringing them the hope of a brighter future. It is our passion that transforms every job into meaningful action. Our people are the heart of Takeda.
For Takeda Ireland Ltd, we are looking for a
**Automation Engineer**
for a full-time permanent position at our location in Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.
Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and innovation? Join our team as an Automation Engineer, where you will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Manufacturing Control Systems, Operational Technology, Machine Automation, and Digitalization. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of our automation systems and driving digital transformation projects.
**Your tasks in detail:**
+ Oversee automation systems to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
+ Manage system user access, backups, and restores.
+ Implement corrective actions and collaborate with vendor technical support.
+ Identify and execute small projects to enhance system performance.
+ Contribute to capital planning, project execution, and documentation.
+ Ensure all activities comply with site and corporate Quality Systems.
+ Create and maintain engineering deliverables and test scripts.
+ Develop and implement global automation strategies to standardize processes.
+ Maintain and optimize automation systems and infrastructure.
+ Develop solutions tailored to the manufacturing environment.
+ Drive automation projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical goals are met.
+ Stay updated with technology trends and benchmarks to keep Takeda at the forefront.
**Your profile:**
+ Degree in engineering (automation, robotics, computer science, etc.) or equivalent.
+ Minimum 5 years of work experience in GMP manufacturing, with expertise in automation. A broad understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory environments is essential. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous.
+ Proficiency in automation solutions (Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.). Knowledge of industry standards (GAMP, ANSI/ISA, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11) and GxP/QA. Familiarity with ANSI/ISA-99,100 standards is a plus.
+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis.
+ Ability to work in a team-based culture, engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with Global Automation to implement best practices.
+ Contribute to the innovation roadmap and strategic planning. Mentor and train team members to enhance site expertise.
+ High communication skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work under pressure.
+ Fluent in written and spoken English
**What you can look forward to with us:**
+ Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
+ Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
+ Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants' cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
+ Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
+ Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
+ Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
+ Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
+ Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
+ Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
+ Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
+ Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.
**More about us:**
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**Empowering our people to shine:**
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!
**Locations**
Bray, Ireland
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
Automation Engineer

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**Location:** Cootehill, County Cavan **Division:** Abbott Nutrition
** About Abbott**
Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to helping people live healthier lives through a diverse portfolio of medical devices, diagnostics, nutritionals, and generic medicines. In Ireland, we operate across ten sites and employ over 6,000 people. The Cootehill facility is Abbott's largest global site for infant formula production - processing over 500,000 litres of milk daily, exported worldwide.
** Role Overview**
As an Automation Engineer, you'll help design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge automation systems that support efficient manufacturing and compliance with industry standards. You'll work cross-functionally to deliver impactful projects that enhance productivity and ensure the continued excellence of Abbott Nutrition's operations.
** Key Responsibilities**
+ **System Design & Optimization**
+ Design and develop automation solutions to increase efficiency and support production goals
+ Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed systems
+ Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of automation equipment and software
+ **Project Collaboration & Planning**
+ Partner with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
+ Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource needs
+ **Operational Technology & Support**
+ Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation equipment, software, and networked systems
+ Ensure automation systems comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal policies
+ Maintain and support SCADA, Siemens PLCs, and OSIsoft Pi systems
+ **Training, Documentation & Compliance**
+ Provide training and support for end-users on system operation and maintenance
+ Create and maintain user manuals, maintenance protocols, and project reports
+ Stay current with evolving technologies and apply best practices across automation disciplines
** Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
+ Minimum 2+ years of experience in automation or control systems, ideally in manufacturing or regulated industries
+ Familiarity with FDA cGxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP software validation is desirable
+ Knowledge of standards such as ANSI/ISA-S88, S95, PackML is advantageous
+ Exposure to Siemens PLCs, SCADA, and data historian systems preferred
** Skills & Attributes**
+ Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
+ Strong communicator able to simplify complex technical topics
+ Team-oriented and comfortable collaborating across departments
+ Proactive learner who adapts quickly to new technologies
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Automation Engineer

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At Abbott, we're all about improving lives-and we've been doing it in Ireland since 1946. Today, nearly 3,000 of us work across 10 sites nationwide, from manufacturing hubs in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo to commercial and support teams in Dublin and Westport.
We create life-changing health products-from diagnostics and medical devices to nutrition and pharma-and we're growing fast.
**Why now?**
Thanks to major growth in our Diagnostics business and a strong focus on innovation, we're expanding our Regional Engineering team. We're looking for passionate engineers to help us support and improve our automated manufacturing systems across Ireland and Europe.
**About the Role:**
We're looking for a motivated Automation Engineer with 1.5-2 years of experience to join our team supporting high-tech, automated manufacturing lines for diagnostic products. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to troubleshoot, improve, and support automation systems across multiple sites in Europe.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Support the design, programming, and troubleshooting of automation systems (e.g. PLCs, robotics, vision systems)
+ Assist in maintaining and improving automated production lines (filling, capping, inspection, packaging, etc.)
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, and quality
+ Work with vendors on equipment upgrades and installations
+ Help document and validate automation systems in line with regulatory standards
+ Learn and apply best practices in automation across multiple sites
**What You'll Need:**
+ 18 months to 2 years of hands-on experience in automation or controls engineering
+ Familiarity with PLCs (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley), robotics, or vision systems (e.g. Cognex, CI Vision)
+ A relevant technical qualification (Cert, Diploma, or Degree) preferably in Automation and/or Robotics
+ Good troubleshooting and communication skills
+ A willingness to learn and grow in a regulated, high-performance environment
**Nice to Have:**
+ Experience in medical device or pharma manufacturing
+ Exposure to validation processes (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ)
+ Interest in working across multiple sites and with international teams
**Location:** Ireland (with travel to European sites) - based at Core Diagnostics in Longford or Sligo
**Travel:** 10-15% of the time including international.
**Ready to make a difference?**
Join Abbott and be part of something greater.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Automation Engineer

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At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.
**Abbott Ireland**
In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
**Vascular Division Clonmel**
Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular Clonmel is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices Manufactured in Clonmel includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies-These devices are designed to treat heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions.
Abbott Vascular Clonmel is the largest Abbott Manufacturing facility in Ireland focusing on both manufacturing and research and development of next generation vascular products.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Design and develop automation systems and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
+ Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.
+ Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
+ Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed automation solutions.
+ Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of automation systems.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation equipment and software.
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
+ Provide training and support to end-users on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
+ Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals, maintenance procedures, and project reports.
+ Stay updated with the latest advancements in automation technology and industry trends.
**Qualifications:**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NQF) level 7 full qualification (180 credits) in a relevant discipline.
+ Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in automation engineering, with a proven track record of successful automation projects in the medical device industry
+ Strong knowledge of automation systems, PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
+ Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering tools.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
+ Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Automation Engineer

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This role will be involved in the design, implementation and test phases of Process Systems and Solutions (PSS) projects, supporting Senior and Lead Engineers within the team. They are responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of tasks.
If you are passionate about technology and working on groundbreaking solutions for challenges to ensuring efficient and safe manufacturing, we welcome you to join us in Cork or Dublin!
**In this role, your main responsibilities will be:**
+ **Customer Relations** - support the relevant Lead Engineer in understanding, managing and achieving each customer's expectations.
+ **Project Execution** - take ownership of the Engineering activities on all allocated tasks and proactively utilise methodologies, resources and techniques for minimising the execution cost, whilst maintaining the requisite schedule and quality standard.
+ **Project Management** - provide the Lead Engineer with all vital support and information to ensure that they are fully advised of resource requirements, progress and areas of risk for the allocated tasks
+ **Communications** - ensure that team members, inclusive of any third parties, are provided with all necessary and relevant information - details of scope, schedule, technical specifications and quality standards - to effectively deliver their allotted work.
+ **Scope Control -** fully understand the scope of work within their portfolio, ensure that it is delivered to the requisite quality, budget and schedule and that the relevant Lead Engineer is fully informed, at the earliest opportunity, of any customer initiated changes in scope.
+ **Quality Control** - ensure that all Engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with the Company's and projects quality control processes and that the relevant standard is achieved.
+ **Internal Knowledge Transfer** - actively share knowledge and experience with the Engineering team and the wider organisation.
Who you are:
You learn from new experiences and others, in addition to structured learning. You step up to handle tough issues. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.
For this role you will need:
+ Completed studies in an engineering related field (in particular automation, electronics/electrical engineering, process engineering, computer science)
+ more than 3 years of relevant working experience in technical project implementation
+ Good interpersonal skills and presentation skills. Comfortable being in a customer facing capacity to explain project progress, challenges and solutions.
+ Ability to work either in the Cork or Dublin offices within the standard schedule (4 days in the office/1 day work from home)
**Preferred qualifications to set you apart:**
+ Previous experience in automation engineering specifically.
+ Experience working in a matrix organization
Our Culture & Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
**Requisition ID** :
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Automation Engineer

Posted 2 days ago
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This role will be involved in the design, implementation and test phases of Process Systems and Solutions (PSS) projects, supporting Senior and Lead Engineers within the team. They are responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of tasks.
If you are passionate about technology and working on groundbreaking solutions for challenges to ensuring efficient and safe manufacturing, we welcome you to join us in Cork or Dublin!
**In this role, your main responsibilities will be:**
+ **Customer Relations** - support the relevant Lead Engineer in understanding, managing and achieving each customer's expectations.
+ **Project Execution** - take ownership of the Engineering activities on all allocated tasks and proactively utilise methodologies, resources and techniques for minimising the execution cost, whilst maintaining the requisite schedule and quality standard.
+ **Project Management** - provide the Lead Engineer with all vital support and information to ensure that they are fully advised of resource requirements, progress and areas of risk for the allocated tasks
+ **Communications** - ensure that team members, inclusive of any third parties, are provided with all necessary and relevant information - details of scope, schedule, technical specifications and quality standards - to effectively deliver their allotted work.
+ **Scope Control -** fully understand the scope of work within their portfolio, ensure that it is delivered to the requisite quality, budget and schedule and that the relevant Lead Engineer is fully informed, at the earliest opportunity, of any customer initiated changes in scope.
+ **Quality Control** - ensure that all Engineering activities are undertaken in accordance with the Company's and projects quality control processes and that the relevant standard is achieved.
+ **Internal Knowledge Transfer** - actively share knowledge and experience with the Engineering team and the wider organisation.
Who you are:
You learn from new experiences and others, in addition to structured learning. You step up to handle tough issues. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message.
For this role you will need:
+ Completed studies in an engineering related field (in particular automation, electronics/electrical engineering, process engineering, computer science)
+ more than 3 years of relevant working experience in technical project implementation
+ Good interpersonal skills and presentation skills. Comfortable being in a customer facing capacity to explain project progress, challenges and solutions.
+ Ability to work either in the Cork or Dublin offices within the standard schedule (4 days in the office/1 day work from home)
**Preferred qualifications to set you apart:**
+ Previous experience in automation engineering specifically.
+ Experience working in a matrix organization
Our Culture & Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
**Requisition ID** :
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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