Location: Remote, ideally based in or near Cork, Ireland
Working Hours: Full-time (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday, 08:30-16:00 Fridays)
Salary: €40K - €60K per annum plus benefits package
Company Overview: At Syntech, we are proud to work with an automation and control systems specialist, providing complex solutions for process control, automation, and telemetry. With expertise in PLC, SCADA, HMI, and electrical installations, we offer innovative, cost-effective, and turnkey solutions. We are currently expanding our operations in Ireland, making this an exciting time to join our team.
Role Overview: As an Automation Control Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of project delivery, ensuring both technical compliance and quality. You’ll attend client meetings, design systems, conduct surveys, software programming, and lead testing and commissioning. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to setting up a new office in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and amend control system software (PLC, HMI/SCADA)
- Program PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi) and SCADA systems (Wonderware, Iconics)
- Create and manage project documentation
- Commission systems on UK sites (may involve travel)
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in automation and control systems
- Degree in Software Engineering or Electrical qualifications
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi) and SCADA systems (Wonderware, Schneider)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Additional Requirements for Lead Engineers:
- Over 5 years of experience
- Ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers
Benefits:
- Auto enrolment pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
- Private health scheme after 1 year
- Sick pay after 6 months
- Death in service plan after 5 years
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)
- Wellbeing programme and access to confidential counselling services
- Training and development opportunities
- Free parking and access to company cars/vans
- Perkbox membership for discounted shopping, holidays, and social events
- Regular team social events and Christmas party weekend break
Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Syntech Recruitment Limited
