How to Apply
If you’re interested in working with us, please send your CV and a short note about your background and interests to: recruitment@douglas-esl.ie
Let us know if you’re more interested in Projects, Secondment, or open to both and we’ll be in touch if there’s a match.
Junior Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Junior Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Director
Department: Projects
Location: Neptune House
Job Purpose: Program PLC, Configure SCADA/ HMI, design and test documents, testing and commissioning
Primary Responsibilities:
- PLC Programming
- HMI/SCADA Configuration
- Historian Configuration
- Reporting
- Testing, Commissioning
- Validation Documentation
Job Dimensions: No staff.
Person Specification
Education:
- Degree in Engineering subject
- Time-served qualification in engineering field.
Work Experience:
- Experience in Automation
- Food & Beverage, Water & Waste, Discrete Manufacturing required
- Pharma experience an advantage
Technical/Professional Skills:
- Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems
- Knowledge and experience of HMI/SCADA Systems
- Knowledge and experience of Historian Systems and Reporting Tools
Competencies:
- Programming
- Documentation
- Testing
- Validation
Traits:
- Enthusiastic
- Methodical
- Self Motivated
Automation Engineer
Job Description
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Director
Department: Projects
Location: Neptune House
Job Purpose: Program PLC, Configure SCADA/ HMI, design and test documents, testing and commissioning
Primary Responsibilities:
- PLC Programming
- HMI/SCADA Configuration
- Historian Configuration
- Reporting
- Testing, Commissioning
- Validation Documentation
Job Dimensions: No staff.
Person Specification
Education:
- Degree in Engineering subject
- Time-served qualification in engineering field.
Work Experience:
- Experience in Automation
- Food & Beverage, Water & Waste, Discrete Manufacturing required
- Pharma experience an advantage
Technical/Professional Skills:
- Knowledge and experience of PLC Systems
- Knowledge and experience of HMI/SCADA Systems
- Knowledge and experience of Historian Systems and Reporting Tools
Competencies:
- Programming
- Documentation
- Testing
- Validation
- Project Management) Optional Depends on Role
Traits:
- Enthusiastic
- Methodical
- Self Motivated
- Professional/Customer Oriented
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Careers at Douglas Control & Automation
At Douglas Control & Automation we deliver practical high-quality automation and engineering solutions. As our business continues to grow, we are always looking to connect with skilled engineers who want to be part of a collaborative, solutions driven team.
Where You Can Make an Impact
We typically hire across two core areas of the business:
- Projects: Join our in-house delivery teams delivering automation, information technology /MES and engineering solutions
- Secondment: Work directly with our clients, either on-site or remotely (where applicable), becoming a valuable extension of their teams.
Ongoing Opportunities
Due to the nature of our work and client demand, we have ongoing requirements in secondment for roles such as:
- Automation Engineers
- IT/OT Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Validation Engineers
- Software Engineers / Application Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
Expertise in automation or regulated sectors is always in demand — if that’s your background, we’d love to hear from you.
Privacy Statement
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Your information will be handled with strict confidentiality and will only be accessedby authorised personnel involved in the recruitment process. Where relevant to your application, your data may be shared with clients as part of the hiring process.
We process your data on the basis of legitimate interest in assessing your suitability for current or future opportunities. Your personal data will be retained for no longer than 12 months, unless you request otherwise.
You have the right to request access to your data, correct any inaccuracies, or request deletion at any time. To do so, please contact recruitment@douglas-esl.ie
Contact Us
Douglas Electronics Systems LTD
t/a Douglas Control and Automation
Neptune House
Victoria Road
Cork
Ireland
T12 YW6T
Registered in Ireland No. 60152
T: +353-21-4317001
F: +353-21-4313603
E: sales-admin@douglas-esl.ie
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