Senior Automation Engineer
📍 Location:
Office-based with occasional site travel - Meath.
🕒 Job Type:
Full-Time | 💼 Experience:
5+ years in SCADA/PLC
🔧 Sector:
Industrial Automation / Engineering
Are you an experienced Electrical, Automation, or Computer Engineer with a passion for smart system design and cutting-edge SCADA technology?
I am looking for a driven and technically strong Senior Automation Engineer
to join my client.
This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement high-quality, client-focused SCADA and instrumentation solutions using leading platforms like Ignition, Wonderware, and Siemens WinCC.
What You'll Be Doing
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Designing and deploying SCADA and automation solutions tailored to client needs
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Leading projects and supporting Junior Engineers through development and delivery
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Collaborating with clients during all phases—design, implementation, and support
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Developing intuitive front-end interfaces and scalable back-end systems
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Maintaining detailed documentation, design specifications, and licensing records
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Standardising development processes and mentoring team members
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Ensuring consistency, reliability, and quality across all project deliverables
What You Bring
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A degree in Electrical, Automation, or Computer Engineering
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5+ years of hands-on experience with SCADA & PLC systems (Ignition, Siemens, Wonderware, etc.)
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Strong grasp of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, TCP/IP)
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Experience with Microsoft SQL, VB, and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS
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Understanding of cybersecurity principles and remote access tools
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Excellent problem-solving, design, and documentation skills
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Strong communication and customer-facing abilities
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Full UK driving license
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and deliver industry-leading automation solutions— Id love to hear from you.
