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Senior Automation Engineer - High Volume Automation
CelesticaIrelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2025
About the role
<p>Req ID: 126503 <br/>
Remote Position: No<br/>
Region: Europe <br/>
Country: Ireland <br/>
State/Province: Galway <br/>
City: Galway </p>
<h2>General Overview</h2>
<p><b>Functional Area:</b> Engineering <br/>
<b>Career Stream:</b> Design Engineering Systems Applications<br/>
<b>SAP Short Name:</b> SLE-ENG-DSA<br/>
<b>Job Level:</b> Level 09 <br/>
<b>Direct/Indirect Indicator:</b> Indirect</p>
<h2>Summary</h2>
<p>Celestica Galway (Ireland) offers a thrilling opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and optimizing automated manufacturing systems for our high-volume production lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation technologies, a proven track record of improving manufacturing efficiency, and the ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion.</p>
<p>In this dynamic role, you will lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge projects, optimizing processes, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality. With a focus on impact-driven solutions and a collaborative work culture, this role promises a stimulating journey in engineering excellence.</p>
<h2>Detailed Description</h2>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing processes. Execute the developed solutions within a regulated environment, ensuring proper change management processes are followed internally and with customers.</li>
<li>Lead the planning, execution, and commissioning of automation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Prepare and manage the capital package from concept through to project closure</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation system issues, minimizing downtime and maximizing production output.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to optimize manufacturing processes.</li>
<li>Work closely with industry leading suppliers to Evaluate and recommend new automation technologies and equipment to improve efficiency and reduce costs.</li>
<li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements for automated systems.</li>
<li>Conduct performance analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation system reliability.</li>
<li>Ongoing development of tooling for a comprehensive set of complex machines and mechanical process steps within a manufacturing sector.</li>
<li>Assessment of the capabilities of machines and process applications using Design of Experiments</li>
<li>Understanding and providing feedback on customer’s technical requirements to team members and management.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge/Skills/Competencies</h2>
<ul>
<li>Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans</li>
<li>Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviours" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.</li>
<li>The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE).</li>
<li>Good Time Management skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate manufacturing plans, proposals and results.</li>
<li>Excellent communication Skills both written and verbal</li>
<li>Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE);</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal & communication skills</li>
<li>Strong report writing, presentation & data analytical capabilities.</li>
<li>Strong people leadership skills</li>
</ul>
<h2>Physical Demands</h2>
<ul>
<li>Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.</li>
<li>Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. </li>
<li>Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.</li>
<li>Occasional travel may be required.</li>
</ul><h2>Typical Experience</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and SCADA systems
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