Location(s):

Ireland

City/Cities:

Ballina

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

March 15, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will work with advanced automation, robotics, and cutting-edge production systems. You will rotate across key areas of the plant, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to real projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and environmental performance.

What You Will Do For Us

As a Graduate Mechatronic Engineer, you will:

• Apply a proactive, structured approach to troubleshooting production issues related to PLCs and software-driven systems.

• Work with cross-functional teams to design and implement improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and environmental performance.

• Support and deliver engineering projects, including:

• Process modifications

• Automation and software enhancements

• Traceability systems

• Equipment and system upgrades

• Collaborate with contractors and external partners to implement automated solutions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing site.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• 2025 or 2026 graduate with an Honours Degree in Mechatronic Engineering.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Understanding of industrial automation, electrical systems, and instrumentation.

• Basic PLC or industrial programming knowledge.

• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work across multiple teams and functions.

Experience

• Experience working in team-based, solution-focused environments.

• Exposure to automated manufacturing systems (through projects, placements, or internships) is an advantage.

Travel

• Up to 5% regional travel may be required.

What We Can Offer You

• A structured 22-month graduate program with real engineering responsibility.

• Hands-on experience in a highly automated, global manufacturing environment.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders.

• Opportunities to work on capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• A strong foundation for an exciting engineering career.

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Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.