Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Reports to: Vision Delivery Manager

Job Summary:

The Automation Engineer will lead the design, commission & validation of machine vision related solutions, primarily for FDA regulated companies. He/she will support sales productivity by providing technical input into our Machine Vision sales quotations to ensure projects are costed accurately and timely while meeting customer requirements. This exciting position offers you a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers while developing and deploying cutting edge solutions for our blue chip client base. The role is interesting, challenging, varied and will expand your skills in areas such as software, automation, project management and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leading role in the design, development, installation, commissioning & validation of the vision, electrical, software and automation-based elements of the solution at the customer’s site or machine builder facility

• Acting as Vision SME, assist the sales team in the pre-sales activities to include site surveys and quote preparation

• Have a full understanding of the requirements, customer documentation including annotating and feeding back on customer URS, and technical solution

• Liaise with the Sales team to ensure that all information to accurately assess the requirements to prepare and cost a complete quotation are in place

• The role requires contact with Customers, including attendance to site meetings and survey packaging lines to assist in providing a technical solution

• Manage third party suppliers for procurement of hardware, software and services

• Take a SME role in the development of our Vision solutions for customers

• You will promote continuous improvement through the provision of feedback to the engineering team in relation to deployment experience of integrated vision and software solutions

• Identify scope creep or when changes/new requirements are being introduced and communicate same to management and prepare customer quotes to support additional customer requirements

• Required to travel in Ireland and rare but occasional travel abroad

• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification such as a diploma/degree in an Engineering discipline. Electronic, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects

• Excellent computer skills, MS Word, Excel, Project

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and structured standards and practices for regulated Industry including FDA and GAMP

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to work with multiple disciplines including: in-house Engineering, Operations, Quality and Product Development and Sales departments as well as partners, contractors, suppliers and customers

• Experience in design and development of machine vision solutions preferable

• Experience in installing and troubleshooting machine vision solutions desirable

• Experience creating regulatory documents such as Functional Design Specifications and system validation documents.

• SQL knowledge as both our vision products use SQL so to understand some limitations/ functions to be able to liaise with R&D

• An understanding of manufacturing processes, with experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical devices industries an advantage

• Experience working with PLCs and Automation systems for manufacturing is advantageous, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC.

• Proven record of delivering against set goals

• Self-motivated and resourceful

• Some commercial experience an advantage

Why Join Catalyx?

In Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities. An example of what is offered to our team members is as follows:

• Competitive salary

• Full healthcare cover, leave benefits, life assurance, flexi-time and pension scheme

• A varied and exciting career with Catalyx with opportunities to work in a cutting-edge, innovative technological environment

• A structured approach to professional development opportunities with an educational assistance programme

Catalyx is an equal opportunity employer.