Automation Technician

ICDS Recruitment

Dublin South

Automation Technician - South Dublin. This is a Monday to Friday days position. Core Responsibilities for this role: • Utilise the Process Optimisation methodology to improve current line performance. • Identify the full output potential of the line. • Identify the output bottleneck and understand all losses and opportunities for improvement. • Conduct cycle time studies to optimise line speed and accumulation to increase output. • Use Structured Problem Solving to permanently eliminate speed, downtime and scrap losses. • Develop an in-depth knowledge of all control systems currently in use across the entire site including PLC’s, motion systems, vision systems, electrical & safety systems and networks. • Work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams in monitoring equipment performance using proven troubleshooting and problem solving techniques / methods to solve to root cause. • Support the continuous improvement of all automated equipment using Lean / Six Sigma and Project Management techniques. • Ensure all new equipment and tasks are risk assessed, support investigation and near miss resolution, and pro-actively drive actions to reduce safety risks. • Support plant wide automation change control and manage software revision control systems in full compliance with business quality systems. • Carry out other relevant tasks as required by the Senior Process Engineer. Education and experience requirements for this role: • Good knowledge of Electrical & Automation Systems associated with high-volume manufacturing equipment, and hold a third-level qualification in one of those disciplines, or the National Craft Certificate together with additional specialised training and experience. • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with equipment automation, software or related experience. • Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC products with an ability to understand complex programming functions and write code from specification. • A proven track record in solving automation problems to root cause using structured problem solving. • Experience of High Speed Vision systems (Cognex) and Control Networks & Communication Systems (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet. • Good understanding of Motion Control Systems (Allen Bradley, Emerson. • Experience of development, deployment & maintenance of SCADA / HMI systems (Allen Bradley, Schneider. • Creative thinking team player with excellent communication skills, an ability to work on their own initiative combined with the ability to work seamlessly across various departments. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1857 days ago