Job Details
Automation Technician
- ID
- 15191
- Location
- Lexlip, Kildare
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Contact
- Gavin Moran
Automation Technician
Automation Technician
We are seeking an experienced Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated machinery and processes. This role involves programming, validating, and commissioning new equipment, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with quality standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment, robotics, and vision systems.
- Support design, programming, testing, and validation of new equipment (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Carry out FAT/SAT at automation vendors and integrate equipment into production.
- Analyse processes and develop automation solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
- Perform repairs, calibration, and regular maintenance of automation systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical support/training.
- Document processes, write validation reports, and support audits.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years’ automation experience (preferably in injection moulding).
- Proficiency with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, APIs, SQL, Python, C, Java.
- Experience with robotics, machine vision, and validation protocols.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
For further information on this role in please contact on Gavin Moran on 087 4108620 or connect@hero.ie
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