Job Description

PLC Programmer – Sligo

Are you an experienced PLC Programmer looking for your next challenge?

Our client is a locally owned and rapidly growing engineering and automation company, headquartered in Sligo, with an expanding presence across Ireland and internationally.

With a strong pipeline of work, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and work on bespoke and large-scale automation projects across the Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Automotive and Medical Device industries.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work with advanced automation technologies, travel internationally and build a long-term career with a company that is continuing to grow.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits


• Relocation package available for candidates relocating to Sligo


• International travel opportunities


• Fully supported training and professional development


• Exposure to advanced automation, robotics and vision systems


• Varied and technically challenging projects


• Career progression within a growing company


• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across Ireland and worldwide

The Role

As a PLC Programmer, you will be responsible for developing, testing and commissioning industrial automation and control systems from initial specification through to client hand over.

You will:

• Develop and modify PLC programs using Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley


• Program and configure HMI/SCADA systems


• Integrate VFDs, servo drives, robotics, sensors and safety systems


• Work with industrial networks including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus


• Carry out software testing, simulation, FAT and SAT


• Troubleshoot and commission systems on client sites


• Optimise automation systems to improve performance, reliability and safety


• Read and work from electrical and mechanical drawings


• Produce technical documentation and support projects through to completion

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in PLC programming, automation or controls


• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related field


• Strong PLC programming experience


• Experience with HMI/SCADA


• Knowledge of industrial automation, drives, robotics and control systems


• Experience in commissioning and fault finding


• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software


• Willingness to travel internationally when required

If you’re an experienced PLC Programmer ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

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