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For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 07458 160117 or email

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description: We are hiring for our client, a top manufacturing company based in their new office in Belfast, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
• Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
• Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities

The Role:

• Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
• Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
• Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
• Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
• Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
• Provide technical support to operations.
• Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
• Document projects and manage change control.
• Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

The Person:

• Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Preferable experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
• Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
• Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
• Ambitious, confident, and professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary + benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working hours.
• Continuous training and career development opportunities.
• Innovative and creative work environment focused on work/life balance.
• Exposure to a variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.

Next Steps: For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 07458 160117 or email Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.