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Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

06-03-2026

Application End Date

31-03-2026

Description

OBW Technologies Ltd, the leading national provider of portable and fixed gas detection sensors and solutions in Ireland is currently looking to hire an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join their fast-paced, dynamic and growing Engineering Design team. This role will be based from their Limerick office.

Reporting to the Projects/Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will work as part of the Fixed Projects team, helping to ensure we achieve the best results and deliver a consistently high-quality service to a variety of clients companies predominantly in the life sciences, high tech & utility provision sectors. They will be a results driven candidate, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks, and have excellent attention to detail and customer focus.

Duties to include:

  • Responsible for project design as part of the engineering team.
  • Review customer tender documents, develop proposals and system architectures for quotation purposes.
  • Attend and lead customer design meetings as part of the project team.
  • Support project manager to create project schedule and agreed milestones.
  • Produce wiring diagrams and schematics to assist the panel build workshop.
  • Development of Cause + Effect Documents, Configuration Documents for Controllers.
  • Preparation of RAMS, FAT documents, SAT documents etc.
  • Production of Checklists & all related paperwork required for Commissioning Team
  • Compile Project Handover documentation - Commissioning & Calibration Certs, As Built drawings and Operating and Maintenance information
  • Ability to manage workload of working on multiple projects of varying complexity.
  • Ensure all aspects of Health & Safety on site are adhered to by the Commissioning Team.
  • Programming of PLCs and Logic Controllers (Training can be provided).
  • Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company
  • Travel required as per the needs of the business (customer projects, company partners, suppliers, training etc) - estimated at 5-10% annually 

Experience & Qualifications:

  • A Third level or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering is preferred, however similar degrees / trade with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Must be able to use AutoCad.
  • Candidate must have proficiency in a windows-based environment and software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, excel).
  • A good communicator with the ability to work well with others in a multifunctional project team.
  • Written and spoken English fluency
  • Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision.

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