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Senior Electrical Engineer

CareerWise Recruitment
Department:Design
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Limerick
Location:Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€65,000 - €85,000
Skills:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGLV DISTRIBUTIONMCC SYSTEMS24V CONTROLSAUTOMATION SYSTEMSAUTOCADEPLANVAULTCABLE DESIGNAMTECHMEDICAL DEVICE STANDARDSCOMMISSIONINGFAULT-FINDINGIRISH ELECTRICAL STANDARDSINTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
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Job Description

Posted on: April 11, 2026

Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer required for Life Science client based in Limerick. This senior technical role requires a candidate with the experience, technical ability, and confidence to take the lead on all electrical aspects of the design and commissioning of automated machinery from the LV distribution to the 24V control systems. Responsibilities

  • Oversee and review the development, testing, and installation of Electrical distribution and control system as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment.
  • Participate within project teams, provide technical support, and make informed decisions on Electrical and control system hardware and architecture selection within a multi-functional multidiscipline team environment.
  • Advise in fault-finding of complex automation equipment and control systems when required.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation to Medical Device standards.
  • Inspect new and existing vendor electrical equipment for compliance with Electrical requirements.
  • Carry out electrical commissioning assessments and sign-off new/modified installations.
  • Manage introduction of new site electrical requirements documents for vendors and internal procedures and checks.
  • Update site electrical standards to reflect current international standards and new types of equipment.
  • Monitor and continually improve the site electrical power up plan and address associated queries.
  • Maintain electrical drawing software network licensing systems and repository.
  • Guide, advise and oversee the site wide electrical engineering function to ensure the highest quality of service to the business.

Requirements

  • Minimum Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of current Irish and international electrical standards, directives, and best practices
  • Design and commissioning of LV Distribution and MCC systems
  • Design and commissioning of 24V Controls and Automation systems
  • Drawing packages (e.g., AutoCad, EPLAN, Vault etc.)
  • Cable design/sizing experience (e.g., manual calcs, Amtech etc.)
  • Experience with fully automated machinery
  • Experience in senior/lead electrical engineering role
  • Large scale manufacturing plant experience an advantage

Please contact James Farrar today for further information email: jfarrar@careerwise.ie CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

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