Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Virginia, Cavan.
Salary: DOE
Overview
Osborne Recruitment are seeking a talented and ambitious Controls Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team in Virginia, Co. Cavan.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of automation and industrial engineering projects, developing innovative solutions across controls, robotics, machine vision, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and is eager to expand their skillset in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support automation and control systems for industrial projects
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC-based control systems
- Support the integration and commissioning of automation equipment
- Work with robotics, machine vision, and other advanced manufacturing technologies
- Participate in machine development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities
- Diagnose and resolve control system issues during commissioning and customer support activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions
- Contribute to project planning, documentation, and technical problem-solving
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree or qualification in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a controls engineering role
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with robotics, machine vision systems, or automation technologies is highly desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- A practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Culture & Attitude
This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to be challenged and continuously develop their skills. We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for engineering and automation
- Is open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
- Wants exposure to a diverse range of technologies and projects
- Embraces technical challenges and enjoys stepping outside their comfort zone
- Takes ownership of their work and seeks opportunities for growth
- Thrives in a high-performing, collaborative culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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