Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer Location: Co. Armagh Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits Talent Curve Recruitment is partnering with an established industrial automation specialist and machinery manufacturer expanding its systems team in Co. Armagh. The business delivers advanced automated control systems and turnkey equipment lines to high-volume manufacturing, agri-food, and processing plants across the region. They are seeking a driven Automation Engineer to assist in developing and deploying control system solutions. This position provides an excellent environment for an engineer looking to gain comprehensive exposure across diverse PLC and SCADA platforms while taking projects from initial software design right through to live site commissioning. Core Responsibilities Software Writing: Develop, modify, and test PLC and HMI applications based on technical design briefs and functional requirements. System Troubleshooting: Perform advanced diagnostics, fault-finding, and software logic corrections on active production machinery and control panels. Commissioning Support: Attend manufacturing facilities to upload, test, and fine-tune software applications during final equipment go-live phases. Network Design: Assist in configuring industrial communications networks and integrating automated systems with peripheral field devices. Documentation: Generate detailed testing protocols, electrical control files, and clear user operating manuals for end-clients. Continuous Improvement: Analyse operating parameters on existing systems to implement logic upgrades that improve cycle reliability and processing efficiency. What You Need to Succeed Qualifications: A third-level qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a highly equivalent technical discipline. Experience: A minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience programming and debugging industrial control applications. Technical Literacy: Proven exposure to major industrial platforms (such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi). Communication: A logical thinker with strong analytical skills and the clear communication style needed to collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and clients. To apply or have a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Talent Curve Recruitment.

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