Automation Technician

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Limerick
Salary
€45,000.00 - €60,000.00 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH174994_1773230183
Date Added
March 11th, 2026
Consultant
jack hayes

Automation Technician

We're seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support, install and troubleshoot automation, robotics and control systems across multiple customer sites. You'll work on a mix of maintenance, commissioning, and system upgrades as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, motion control, robotics, sensors, VFDs and control panels
  • Carry out preventive/corrective maintenance and support upgrades & modifications
  • Assist with FAT/SAT, site installation, commissioning and handover
  • Work across several projects, collaborating with engineering teams and contributing to continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

  • Level 7 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Fitting (or similar)
  • 5+ years' experience in automation or maintenance
  • Strong knowledge of PLC fault-finding, servo/motion systems and industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
  • Excellent craft skills with ability to work to fine tolerances
  • Good communication and IT skills; CAD experience a bonus
  • Full driver's licence

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension
  • Flexible & hybrid working

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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