Automation / IoT Systems Engineer - Job Viltra Ltd

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with ATU Donegal's WiSAR research team, the Automation/IoT Systems Engineer will lead the design, development and deployment of the new real-time monitoring product for wastewater treatment plants., * Design and develop IoT-enabled hardware and software for process monitoring and fault detection.

• Build and test sensor integration, data logging and communication modules.
• Develop cloud database and dashboard visualisation tools for remote diagnostics.
• Conduct live system testing and data validation on pilot plants.
• Collaborate with academic partners on algorithm design for anomaly detection.
• Prepare technical documentation, user manuals and training materials.
• Support knowledge transfer and staff training within Viltra post-project.
• Ensure compliance with CE marking and data-protection requirements.

There is potential for the role to become permanent following successful project delivery.

Do you have experience in Wastewater treatment?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Min 2.2 Honours Degree in Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, or Computing (Instrumentation focus), or related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in instrumentation, automation or IoT systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Node.js for sensor data processing and system integration.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Northern Ireland/UK and travel throughout the island of Ireland if required; if you do require a visa/work permit allowing you to work in Northern Ireland/UK you must upload a copy of it with your application. Failure to provide a relevant Visa/Work permit will result in your application not being considered.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience with water or wastewater treatment control systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and data visualisation dashboards.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, MQTT).
• Understanding of environmental monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated project management or cross-functional team skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Viltra Ltd is a specialist provider of wastewater treatment solutions serving domestic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients across the UK and Ireland. The company designs, installs, and maintains site-specific treatment systems, pumping stations, and ancillary infrastructure, ensuring full regulatory compliance and long-term reliability. In collaboration with ATU Donegal through the Innovation Boost programme, Viltra is developing an IoT-enabled monitoring platform to deliver real-time performance insights and early-fault diagnostics for treatment installations. This initiative offers a unique opportunity for a graduate engineer to apply digital technologies to environmental infrastructure and contribute to the next generation of smart-water systems.