Joseph Cahill
Galway
Summary
Dynamic Automation Engineer with a proven track record at Boston Scientific, excelling in project management and controls design. Expert in PLC programming and systems integration, I drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Passionate about collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative automation solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Automation Engineer
DMI
Limerick
10.2024 - Current
- Delivery of advanced automation and digital manufacturing projects
- Controls and systems integration for industrial automation solutions
- Support of R&D, pilot testing, and customer‑facing innovation projects
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across robotics, vision, and controls
Automation Engineer
Boston Scientific
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed automation projects and work packages within larger capital programs
- Supervised and mentored junior automation and controls engineers
- Developed equipment concepts, quotations, and business cases
- Commissioned repeat‑build machines through to validated production state
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiency
Senior Automation Engineer
Creganna Medical
08.2016 - 11.2023
- End‑to‑end controls design for medical automation equipment
- Electrical and pneumatic schematic design using EPLAN
- PLC, HMI, and safety programming using Omron Sysmac Studio
- Cognex Vision programming (In‑Sight Explorer, ViDi)
- Robot programming (ABB, Omron Adept, Mecademic)
- Machine commissioning, validation, and CE certification
- Production support and root‑cause problem solving
- Authoring of BOMs, technical documentation, and manuals
Design Engineer
Ward Automation
Galway
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Mechanical equipment design using SolidWorks
- CE compliance and machinery safety implementation
- Coordination of electrical and mechanical build teams
- Machine debug, FAT execution, and customer handover
- Field wiring, pneumatics, and basic PLC programming
Technician
HID Global
Galway
08.2014 - 02.2015
- First‑line technical support and fault investigation
- Component stress and strain testing
- Exposure to pneumatics, hydraulics, vision systems, and electrical diagnostics
Self‑Employed Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
10.2015 - Current
- Fixture and machine design
- Electrical panel builds and machine wiring
- Machine breakdown support and maintenance
- Small‑scale manufacturing and test assembly production
Education
B Eng (Honors) -
GMIT
05-2014
Skills
- Controls design
- PLC programming
- Machine commissioning
- Systems integration
- HMI development
- Automation project management
Certification
VisionPro Advanced
Timeline
Automation Engineer
DMI
10.2024 - Current
Automation Engineer
Boston Scientific
11.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Automation Engineer
Creganna Medical
08.2016 - 11.2023
Self‑Employed Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
10.2015 - Current
Design Engineer
Ward Automation
12.2014 - 08.2016
Technician
HID Global
08.2014 - 02.2015
B Eng (Honors) -
GMIT