Automation Engineer

Danone

Macroom, Co Cork
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

The Automation Engineer will develop, test and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems and provide support to operations for automation related issues.Main duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for development, installation and support of PLC controlled automation software projectswithin a automated validated manufacturing plant using the following equipment: Siemens PLCs (Siemens S7-300, S7-400, S7-1500 using Simatic Manager and TIA Portal). SCADA (Wonderware InTouch and ArchestrA) & Siemens WinCC. Knowledge of ProfiBUS DP and ProfiBUS PA used for Instrumentation required.
Generating ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems
Provide technical support and work with or lead project teams.
Supporting Operations where necessary and offering solutions for technical problems.
Ensure that all activity and installations are carried out in accordance with both internal and external Health and Safety and Environmental standards.
Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives
Provide technical expertise as a subject matter expert.
Provide moderately complex technical consultation and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program

Requirements:

Third level degree qualification in software engineering or equivalent
Experience within high volume manufacturing environment
Good understanding of software systems
Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail
5 years + experience

Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition is a division of the Danone Group and the Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division as it is a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

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