Senior Materials Handling Systems Design Engineer

Senior Materials Handling Systems Design Engineer

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Our client is a leading global EPCM organisation with operations and projects across the Life Sciences, Semiconductor, and other sectors in Ireland.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Materials Handling Systems Design Engineer to lead the design and engineering of integrated materials handling systems, including:

• Conveyor systems
• Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
• Sortation systems
• Pallet handling systems
• Warehouse automation solutions

• Develop system layouts, flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
• Conduct operational assessments, throughput analyses, and capacity modelling.
• Perform equipment selection and technical evaluations to ensure optimal system performance.
• Prepare concept designs, feasibility studies, business cases, and detailed engineering packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including automation, controls, mechanical, electrical, software, and operations specialists.
• Provide technical leadership during project execution, installation, commissioning, and system acceptance testing.
• Engage directly with clients to understand operational requirements and translate them into effective engineering solutions.
• Support tender preparation, technical proposals, budget estimates, and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design and delivery of materials handling systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in:
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Or a related engineering discipline.