Design Automation Engineer

Cpl • 12-month contract • Bachelor's Degree • 5 days ago
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≈ $54k – $115k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Galway)
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.

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cpl.com • HQ: Dublin, Ireland • Managed IT Services (MSP) • Health Care • Professional Services • Est. 2024

Role: Design Automation Engineer

Location: Galway - Onsite

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: 12-month contract + extensions

About the Company

Here at CPL, we are supporting a leading multinational medical technology organisation who are currently seeking to hire an experienced Design Automation Engineers for an initial 12-month contract.

Key responsibilities

  • Support troubleshooting and problem resolution on automated manufacturing lines.
  • Investigate equipment downtime and assist with root cause analysis.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
  • Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new or modified automation equipment.
  • Provide hands-on support during hypercare or production ramp-up phases.
  • Assist with software, controls, and system-level debugging.
  • Support integration of electrical, mechanical, hardware, and software components.
  • Contribute to equipment improvement, standardisation, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Support validation, verification, and change control activities as required.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and support updates to procedures and specifications.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Required Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in automation and/or controls engineering.
  • Must have experience with Beckhoff Automation
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting automated equipment and production lines.
  • Ability to diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
  • Experience working in a regulated industry, ideally medical device or similar.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Technical Skills

  • Experience with PLC-based control systems.
  • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell experience essential.
  • Experience with vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence preferred.
  • Exposure to Beckhoff, Epson robots, motion control, and HMI/SCADA (Ignition) systems desirable.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine documentation.
  • Experience with commissioning, testing, and equipment support activities.
  • Knowledge of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods.
  • Education Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
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