Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer

Location:

Galway

Travel:

Regular across Europe (customer sites, partners, internal facilities)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled

Mechatronics Engineer

to design and deliver robot-integrated automation solutions across Europe, with a focus on integrating

UR and FANUC robots

into industrial machine environments.

This role is centered on building robust, standardised, and scalable automation systems while ensuring safety, performance, and alignment with European requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support UR and FANUC robot integration with industrial machinery

• Design robot-to-machine interfaces including I/O, safety signals, and sequencing

• Implement industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT)

• Create and maintain standardised automation cell concepts

• Ensure compliance with CE marking and EU machine safety standards

• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites

• Collaborate with global engineering teams to align integration strategies

• Support MES/data connectivity and industrial communication where required

• Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practice development

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field

• Proven experience integrating industrial or collaborative robots (UR and/or FANUC)

• Strong hands-on experience with robot-to-machine integration and sequencing

• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet)

• PLC or C# experience is advantageous (CODESYS a plus)

• Strong knowledge of EU machinery safety standards and CE compliance

• Experience supporting or conducting risk assessments

• Exposure to MES / industrial connectivity systems is beneficial

• Experience in multi-site or multi-country projects is an advantage

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving ability

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Willingness to travel across Europe

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For more information and a confidential chat please contact Gerard Cunniffe on \+353861908885