Lead / Senior Automation Engineer

Dublin, Ireland
Full-time, permanent position
Sponsorship not available – Must have a stamp 4 or an EU passport.

If you’re an automation engineer who enjoys being hands-on and leading from the front, this is a rare opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and variety.

You’ll be joining a global, privately owned automation specialist with a strong presence across Europe and the US. They deliver complex, high-impact projects across sectors like life sciences, data centres, food & beverage, and advanced manufacturing.

What sets them apart is their platform-independent approach – you won’t be tied to one vendor or technology. Instead, you’ll work across a range of systems (Siemens, Rockwell, Emerson, Ignition, AVEVA and more), choosing the best solution for each project. This approach is serving them well, delivering 30%+ year-on-year growth, leading to ample progression opportunities.

Their Dublin office is relatively new and growing quickly, giving you the chance to be part of something early while still backed by a well-established international business with over 2,000 employees.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll take ownership of automation projects from concept through to commissioning. You’ll be heavily involved technically, while also leading elements of delivery and working closely with clients on-site.

You’ll:

• Lead and deliver automation projects across PLC, DCS, SCADA and MES
• Be involved in design, development, testing, and commissioning
• Travel across Ireland and Europe (40–50%)
• Work on diverse, technically challenging projects
• Collaborate within small to mid-sized engineering teams

Why this role stands out

• Genuine technical variety – not being tied to an individual platform
• High level of autonomy and client exposure
• Opportunity to shape and grow with a new Dublin office
• Backed by a stable, global organisation
• Clear progression as the team expands

What they’re looking for

• Strong background in industrial automation (PLC/DCS/SCADA)
• Experience delivering projects end-to-end
• Comfortable in a hands-on leadership role
• Open to travel and working on-site with clients
• EU passport strongly preferred, but we can also consider holders of a stamp 4.

If you’re looking for more ownership, more variety, and a role that pushes you technically, this is worth exploring. Hit apply, or contact me directly at mf@franklandautomation.com