Douglas Control & Automation are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to provide support on our customers site in Cork
Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced engineer to join a replication project and take over the engineering activities. The project involves the delivery of high-volume, fully automated assembly lines for both halves of an autoinjector (Front and Rear halves). The equipment will operate at 80 ppm.
What you’ll do

• The Automation Engineer monitors the quality and efficiency performance of assigned product lines and provides support in driving continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.
• Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
• Process Characterisation / Optimisation (DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s DOE’s etc.).
• Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
• Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
• Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient manner for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
• Monitors the additive manufacturing process; troubleshooting problem processes and assisting in resolving quality issues. Is the technical expert on various projects/productions jobs and process as required.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with Customers, contractors as required.
• Support technical training.
• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Experience needed (Either/or, not all is required)

• Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar discipline.
• 3-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience).
• Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites

Why Douglas Control & Automation

• We are the longest established Irish company in the automation sector, with an enviable record of successfully implemented, innovative and cost effective projects.
• Our customers cover the entire manufacturing and utilities sectors and include pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, mining, transport and water treatment industries.
• We are authorised distributors for Siemens and Stahl automation products
• Long term project opportunity.
• Competitive contract or staff rate

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €50.000,00 - €120.000,00 per year
Benefits:

• Company events

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• Belgium (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 7860 Lessines
Reference ID: 33