The Automation Controls Engineer is a highly technical role that is crucial to the success of producing the company’s high quality automation equipment for use in the Medical Device and Pharma industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controls Engineer to work as part of the engineering project team. You will have the opportunity of working with leading edge automation technologies such as robotics, vision systems, drives, controls systems etc. The role contributes significantly to the continued success of Ward Automation.

 Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing the control programs
• Liaising with the design team specify controls systems hardware
• Research and co-ordinate the introduction and implementation of new control technologies
• Working with the mechanical engineers systematically debug the machine programs
• Liaise and communicate with the different project team members
• Responsible for ensuring that timelines and targets are achieved

Key Skills

• Programming of PLC’s, HMI’s, Robots, Servos, Instrumentation devices
• Configuring of coms and networks
• Ability to understand the controls and functionality of each machine area
• Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Machine Vision and electrical CAD software is an advantage

Work Location

On-site, F91 W1HE

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified to Honours degree (level 8) in a controls related discipline

Three years’ experience in a similar role

Apply by email to: careers@wardautomation.ie

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Machine build and development technician is a highly technical role that is crucial to the success of producing the company’s high quality automation equipment for use in the Medical Device and Pharma industries.

You will have the opportunity of working with leading edge automation technologies such as robotics, vision systems, drives, controls systems etc. It’s a hands on role that involves the  assembly  of large automated machines to a high standard. In addition to the “hands on” build phase of the project,  the role also requires a high level of technical ability and logical thinking to run the equipment during the post power-up phase, seek out issues, find the root causes of those issues and together with the project team figure out a way to resolve any mechanical or functional issues found.

Responsibilities

• Works on own initiative in a bespoke projects environment is essential.
• Works as part of a team to build a machine (assembly of tooling, pneumatic and electrical hardware)
• Works closely with other disciplines (e.g. Controls engineers and designers) to get the machine running to an acceptable level that aligns with customer’s expectations.
• Applies technical knowhow to the role in terms of being able to fault find machine issues and propose / act on solutions.

Key Skills

• Technical background – Strong all round technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and machinery and proven track record of resolving issues with manufacturing equipment.

• A high degree of craft skill with the ability to setup machines to fine tolerances to produce the desired results

Work Location

On-site, F91 W1HE.   Very occasional travel to customer’s sites for machine installation activity.

Experience/Qualifications

Qualified Electrician or Fitter or Level 7 in a relevant engineering discipline (is preferred but not essential for the right candidate)

Three years’ experience in a similar role which may include roles such as manufacturing engineer / technician where that work involved resolving machine related issues.

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Machine build is a highly technical craft role that is crucial to the success of producing the company’s high quality automation equipment for use in the Medical Device and Pharma industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced equipment technician to work as part of the engineering project team. You will have the opportunity of working with leading edge automation technologies such as robotics, vision systems, drives, controls systems etc. It’s a hands on role that involves the mechanical and electrical assembly and debug of complex machines. The role contributes significantly to the continued success of Ward Automation. 

Responsibilities 

• Working from the design drawings to perform the mechanical assembly of bespoke machines 

• Mechanical and pneumatic debug of machines 

• Liaise and communicate with the different project team members 

• Responsible for the quality of the build 

• Ensuring that machine build timelines and targets are achieved 

• Installation of equipment on the customers site  

Key Skills 

• Ability to interpret mechanical and pneumatic drawings 

• Capable of clearly understanding the functionality of the equipment being built 

• Ability to troubleshoot and develop creative solutions both mechanically and electrically 

• A high degree of craft skill with the ability to setup machines to fine tolerances to produce the desired results 

• Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy and precision in work. 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Proficient computer skills in MS office, experience with mechanical and electrical CAD software is an advantage 

Work Location 

On-site, F91 W1HE 

Experience/Qualifications 

• Preferably qualified as a mechanic, toolmaker, fitter or Level 7 in a relevant engineering discipline 

Three years’ experience in a similar role 

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Electrical machine build is a highly technical craft role that is crucial to the success of producing the company’s high quality automation equipment for use in the Medical Device and Pharma industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical technician to work as part of the engineering project team. You will have the opportunity of working with leading edge automation technologies such as robotics, vision systems, drives, controls systems etc. It’s a hands on role that involves the electrical, mechanical assembly and debug of complex machines. The role contributes significantly to the continued success of Ward Automation. 

Responsibilities 

• Working from the design drawings to perform the electrical and mechanical assembly of bespoke machines 

• Electrical wiring of machine control panels and field wiring of machines 

• Mechanical assembly of bespoke machines  

• Mark-up of and electrical drawings  

• Liaise and communicate with the different project team members 

• Responsible for the quality of the build 

• Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic debug of machines 

• Ensuring that machine build timelines and targets are achieved 

• Installation of equipment on the customers site  

Key Skills 

• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings 

• Capable of clearly understanding the functionality of the equipment being built 

• Ability to troubleshoot and develop creative solutions both mechanically and electrically 

• A high degree of craft skill with the ability to setup machines to fine tolerances to produce the desired results 

• Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy and precision in work. 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Proficient computer skills in MS office. 

Work Location 

On-site, F91 W1HE 

Experience/Qualifications 

Qualified Electrician or Fitter or Level 7 in a relevant engineering discipline 

Three years’ experience in a similar electrical role 

Apply by email to: careers@wardautomation.ie

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The Role

The Equipment Design Engineer is a highly technical role that is crucial to the success of producing the company’s high quality automation equipment for use in the Medical Device and Pharma industries. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to work as part of the engineering project team. You will have the opportunity of working with leading edge automation technologies such as robotics, vision systems, drives, controls systems etc. The role contributes significantly to the continued success of Ward Automation.

 Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mechanical design of complex automation equipment
• Presentations to customers and management of machine designs
• Research and co-ordinate the introduction and implementation of new technologies
• Provide support to the machine build team during build and debug of the machines.
• Liaise and communicate with the different project team member
• Responsible for ensuring that timelines and targets are achieved

Key Skills

• Strong experience in 3D CAD modelling (Solidworks preferred)
• Capability to create innovative concept proposals to challenging tasks
• Track record in designing mechanisms including the integration of technologies that perform reliably
• Ability to size mechanical systems to meet the demands of the equipment life cycle
• Have a clear understanding of CE and safety requirements
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills

Work Location

On-site, F91 W1HE

Experience/Qualifications

Applicants should have at least 3 years design experience

Qualification to level 7 or 8 in Mechanical Engineering, Tool Design or equivalent

Apply by email to: careers@wardautomation.ie

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