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Contract

R&D Controls Engineer

Real
Limerick
money-bag £34.53 - £60.43/hour
Posted: 23 June 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Ref: 225278781

A global medical device company working on a new product introduction is seeking Junior and Senior Robotics Controls Engineers to support on a 12-month contract basis.

You''ll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to support the design, development, testing, and integration of bespoke robotic automation equipment. The role will cover PLC and machine control, motion control, robotic systems, control architecture, troubleshooting, verification testing, and technical documentation.



Essential Skills

  • Controls engineering experience
  • PLC programming and machine control experience
  • Robotics, automation, or electro-mechanical systems experience
  • Motion control, servo systems, or DC motor control experience
  • Troubleshooting, testing, and cross-functional engineering collaboration


Desirable Skills

  • Experience with CODESYS, Allen Bradley, Panasonic PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, or industrial networks
  • Knowledge of vision systems, safety standards, medical device regulations, or software/hardware development standards

This is a strong fit for engineers who want to stay close to hands-on controls development, robotic systems, early-stage R&D, prototype build, testing, debug, and system integration.




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