Hire Automation Engineers in Ireland
Automation Recruitment Across Ireland
Mason Alexander partners with Life Sciences organisations to hire Automation Engineers across Ireland, delivering specialist recruitment solutions across pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device manufacturing environments.
We support companies in securing automation professionals who can optimise manufacturing systems, improve operational efficiency, and support highly regulated production environments.
Whether you are investing in site automation, expanding manufacturing capability, or delivering a large-scale engineering project, we connect you with experienced automation talent across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Mayo, and the wider West of Ireland.
Life Sciences Automation Recruitment Specialists
Automation Engineers play a critical role in supporting digital manufacturing, process control and operational reliability within regulated Life Sciences facilities.
We recruit across a range of automation and controls engineering roles, including:
- Automation Engineers
- Senior Automation Engineers
- DeltaV Engineers
- PLC & SCADA Engineers
- MES Engineers
- Controls Engineers
- Automation Project Engineers
- Automation Managers
Our expertise spans
pharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics,
MedTech production, biotech facilities and highly automated GMP-regulated environments.
Some Companies We Work With For Automation Recruitment
Why Partner with Mason Alexander for Automation Hiring?
- Access to experienced automation engineering professionals across Ireland and international markets
- Strong networks within pharmaceutical, biotech and MedTech engineering environments
- Proven track record delivering automation and controls hires across regulated manufacturing sites
- Understanding of PLC, SCADA, DeltaV, MES and process automation technologies
- Ability to support permanent, contract and project-based automation hiring

Mason Alexander focuses on delivering automation professionals who can support operational efficiency, digital transformation and manufacturing performance within Life Sciences environments.
Hiring Automation Engineers in Ireland
Demand for Automation Engineers across Ireland remains exceptionally strong as Life Sciences organisations continue investing in advanced manufacturing, smart factory initiatives and process automation programmes.
Companies hiring in this area are typically looking for:
- Experience with PLC, SCADA or DeltaV systems
- GMP-regulated manufacturing experience
- Process automation and controls engineering capability
- MES and manufacturing systems knowledge
- Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotech or MedTech manufacturing environments
Automation engineering demand is particularly strong across Cork, Limerick, Galway, Dublin and the West of Ireland, where major Life Sciences manufacturing facilities continue expanding automation and digital manufacturing capability.
Mason Alexander supports hiring across pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology organisations, MedTech companies, engineering consultancies and advanced manufacturing facilities.
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Looking to hire Automation Engineers in Ireland?
Speak with our Life Sciences recruitment team to secure automation and controls engineering professionals across pharmaceutical, biotech and MedTech environments.
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Automation Engineers work closely with manufacturing, validation and quality teams to support efficient and compliant production operations.
Depending on your hiring needs, you may also be looking to recruit across broader engineering and Life Sciences functions.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hire Automation Engineers in Ireland
How do I hire Automation Engineers in Ireland?
Hiring Automation Engineers involves identifying professionals with PLC, SCADA, DeltaV and regulated manufacturing experience.
Do you recruit DeltaV and PLC Engineers?
Yes. Mason Alexander recruits DeltaV Engineers, PLC Engineers, SCADA Engineers and broader automation professionals across Life Sciences organisations.
What industries hire Automation Engineers in Ireland?
Automation Engineers are in high demand across pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, biologics and medical device organisations throughout Ireland.
What skills are companies looking for in Automation Engineers?
Companies typically look for PLC, SCADA, DeltaV and MES expertise alongside GMP manufacturing and systems integration experience.
Where are Automation Engineer jobs most in demand in Ireland?
Demand is particularly strong across Cork, Galway, Limerick, Dublin and the West of Ireland due to continued investment in Life Sciences manufacturing automation.
