Automation Engineering-Graduate Programme 2026

Overview

The Graduate Programme is a 24-month program designed for high potential undergraduate students, into real life business impact roles - with the goal to best prepare you for a successful future. We are now looking to hire an Automation Engineering Graduate to join the team in Cork, Ireland starting next year for the duration of 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the site control system while shadowing senior automation engineers. This will involve working with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot various incidents.
• Support the execution of Automation Engineering Projects with the Global Automation team.
• Support the plants in the achievement of their KPIs through support of the productivity program.
• Understanding and supporting the development of Automation standards, including technical and commercial aspects of projects.
• Building supplier relationships with key vendors.
• Understanding and implementing Change Controls.
• Promoting the use of Automation to improve operations efficiency.
• Participate in Global Automation Engineering Team meetings, share and leverage best practices from other sites.
• Learn and leverage latest cutting-edge technologies in key areas of the business.
• Learn how to present to and communicate with management.
• Develop a network of contacts and leverage expertise when required.
• Build capability and develop subject matter expertise in key areas.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Automation, Physics & Instrumentation or Mechatronic Engineering however other relevant experience will be taken into consideration.
• Interest in technology (SQL, Historian and Cisco switches).
• Interest in Cybersecurity.
• Someone who can communicate well and work quickly.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work at all levels in an international organization, both individually and as part of a multi-functional team.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Results oriented and commitment to achieving personal and project objectives.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work to deadlines within our environment.

What happens after I apply?

• Application is submitted and reviewed by a Talent Acquisition representative.
• Suitable profiles are contacted to complete a screening call followed by a more formal interview.
• You will then be progressed to Pre-Employment compliance checks.
• Once these have all been successfully completed you will be given your formal offer.

At our organization, opportunity is for everyone.

• Being recognized as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, highlights how we have become a workplace where we foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees.
• ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice.
• We make reasonable accommodations for our employees and create a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees who may otherwise feel marginalized or isolated.
• Our positive strategy is the future of our organization. It’s the core strategy that will guide how our business will grow for decades to come, all while having a positive impact on the planet and people.