Smurfit Westrock
Electronics Engineer
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Electronics Engineer – Contract (37.5 Hours/Week) – Smurfit Westrock
Join our team at Smurfit Westrock, where we prioritise sustainability, employee growth, and well-being while leading the way in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.
About Smurfit Westrock
We are a global leader in sustainable solutions, committed to:
- Employee health, safety, and well-being
- Inclusive, diverse, and growth-focused work environments
- Delivering exceptional service to customers
The Role
Do you have a passion for electrical systems and automation? As an Electronically Qualified Electronics Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and evolving our control systems and automation assets, ensuring reliability, security, and future readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Breakdown Response
- Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and electronic faults across production and site systems.
- Participate in the on-call rota for rapid crisis response during breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and repair:
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Inverters and instrumentation systems
Continuous Improvement & System Development
- Implement software and hardware upgrades to enhance performance, reliability, and safety.
- Lead projects to reduce downtime through engineering improvements.
- Manage automation projects, including panel and HMI design/installs.
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System Integrity & Obsolescence Management
- Monitor and mitigate risks from electronic component obsolescence.
- Maintain a full control systems register, documenting critical spares.
- Perform regular backups of PLC and HMI programs with secure version control.
- Conduct preventive battery replacements (PLC and inverter).
Collaboration & Contractor Management
- Coordinate external contractors and OEM engineers, ensuring compliance with safety/quality standards.
- Provide technical training to operations and maintenance teams.
- Liaise with suppliers/OEMs for parts, updates, and support.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Apprentice qualification in Electronics or equivalent technical certification.
- Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
- Working knowledge of:
- HMIs, variable speed drives, instrumentation
- Control panels, electrical schematics, safety systems
- Industrial communication networks
- Preferred:
- Experience in manufacturing/process plants.
- Additional skills:
- Fault-finding and analytical expertise
- Read/interpret electrical and control schematics
- PLC/HMI programming/modification competency
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Ability to:
- Work independently under pressure.
- Maintain high attention to detail and reliability.
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Flexibility & Contract Conditions
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (day shift).
- Full shift coverage flexibility required, including weekend on-call rotations to support plant needs.
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary plus:
- Annual leave, pension, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Career development through ongoing training.
- 24/7 confidential family support.
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
- Guaranteed interview for disability-confident candidates meeting the essential criteria.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Smurfit Westrock encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, and abilities, in line with our Equal Opportunities policy. We do not tolerate discrimination, ensuring fairness in the hiring process.
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