Automation Project Manager (Cork)
Position Summary
NeoDyne are recruiting a Automation Project Manager to join our growing Integration & Digital Manufacturing team. Our Engineers work on leading-edge automation projects, predominantly in the Energy, Life Science and Food & Beverage sectors. A background in GAMP 5 and experience with Siemens, Rockwell and AVEVA (Wonderware) products would be a distinct advantage.
This role is offered as a full-time staff position, based out of our Cork office, with an excellent Salary and Benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne's "People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.
Company Overview
NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.
Within our Integration & Digital Manufacturing team, we develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight.
With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.
Key responsibilities
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Manage and deliver projects to customer sites with a team of digital manufacturing/automation engineers
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Provide design and approval for hardware, software, and controls for automated systems.
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Work closely with customers to identify areas for improvement through the use of automation and data analytics technology.
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Provide technical and automation operational support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation and Facilities departments.
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Mentor and train graduate/junior engineers.
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Develop engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans
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Design and coding of industrial process automation solutions on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
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Produce I/O schedules
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Prepare Functional Design specifications
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Design and configuration of user interface systems for industrial control (HMI/SCADA)
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Design of control panels and creation of panel wiring schematics
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Commissioning of control systems in the field: I/O and instrumentation testing, full testing and commissioning of automation systems
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Fault finding of control systems (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Communication Networks etc.)
Experience & Skills:
Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Computer Science / Information Systems or related field.
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5 or more years' automation engineering experience.
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PLC Programming Experience: Siemens/ Allen-Bradley/ Schneider.
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HMI / SCADA Experience: Siemens / Rockwell/ AVEVA / Schneider.
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Knowledge of process instrumentation and wiring.
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Experience with control networks and communications systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet).
Desired
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Experience working with validated Automation systems in the Pharmaceutical or Food Beverage manufacturing environment.
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Full Irish Driving Licence
Characteristics
We look for candidates who
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Work well as part of a team.
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Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
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Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
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Can prioritise and coordinate work.
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Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
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Can multitask and work well under pressure.
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Are a strategic business thinker.
What's on offer?
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Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases.
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Paid Overtime
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PRSA pension with employer contribution
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Health Insurance
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Income Protection
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Life Assurance
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Flexible Working
Apply now!
Don't miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US.
NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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