Carbery Group is dedicated to enriching lives. How do we do this? Owned by the farmers of West Cork, we are a global business with deep local roots. Our mission is to deliver lasting value to our farmer shareholders while making positive impact on our customers, employees, suppliers, partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to doing this by creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and ingredient solutions.
With customers in over 50 countries, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, our open mindset and ability to be a good partner. We prioritise our customers' needs, while also valuing our planet and fostering a thriving, people-first environment.
This role owns the strategy, reliability, and continuous improvement of every electrical and automation system on site, from PLCs and SCADA to high-voltage distribution. You will shape how automation runs today and how it evolves, working across cheese, powder, and utilities operations that rarely stand still. If you want a role where your decisions are visible, your expertise is trusted, and your work keeps a complex site running - this is it.
Own the site's Automation & Control Systems Roadmap, aligned to our operational excellence and digital transformation goals.
Set the standard for control philosophies, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI design, alarm management, and cybersecurity.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis across PLCs, SCADA/DCS, HMIs, VSDs, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, generators, and high-voltage equipment.
Support automation across raw milk reception, cheese and mozzarella manufacture, filtration, spray drying, and utilities (boilers, CHP, refrigeration, water treatment).
Lead the electrical and automation scope of capital projects - specs, vendor management, FAT/SAT, commissioning.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, reliability, throughput, yield, and energy efficiency.
Keep engineering documentation current - P&IDs, FDS, electrical schematics, software backups.
Ensure systems meet food safety and regulatory standards, including CCP validation and data integrity.
Build strong working relationships with automation suppliers, OEMs, integrators, and internal teams across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and IT.
Mentor and coach engineers, electricians, and technicians.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Instrumentation or Electrical Technician (Trade Certificate).
10+ years' experience in electrical and automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong expertise in PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or similar).
Proven experience with industrial automation and high-voltage electrical systems.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in dairy or food & beverage manufacturing.
Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or equivalent experience.
Experience leading capital project commissioning and start-up.
We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.
Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.
