Stores Person McHale is currently recruiting for a Stores Person. This is a permanent position reporting to the Inventory Manager.

---

  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloading trucks and checking deliveries.
• Locating products in the Stores and delivering to production floor.
• Supplying products to busy production lines.
• Stock-taking.
• Co-ordinating and confirming deliveries and expediting urgent parts.
• Processing supplier delivery receipts on barcode reader.

  KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a busy stores department is advantageous, preferably in Manufacturing.
• Forklift driving experience desirable.
• Dynamic team player and can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation and the ability to take input from others.
• An agricultural background is desirable but not essential.

  COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company pension scheme available.
• Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Stores Person" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

HR Administrator McHale is currently recruiting for a HR Administrator. This is a permanent position, reporting to the HR Department.

---

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the administration of the company’s payroll and ensure employee records are maintained.
• Coordinate the HR System, maintaining time and attendance, annual leave etc.
• Provide administrative support on the Recruitment & Selection process, managing the applications process and database.
• Support the on-boarding process, drafting contracts, collating new starter information, liaising with payroll, setting up personnel files, preparing induction material.
• Coordinate and manage aspects of mandatory training, liaising with relevant line managers.
• Maintain the training administration system with course attendance information and individual training records.
• Coordinate the HR System, generating reports from the system, (time and attendance, annual leave, probation etc).
• Update and maintain all employee data on the HR systems.

  KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification in HR or related discipline.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ post qualification experience in a busy HR function, ideally at HR administration level.
• Generalist/Administrative experience.
• Experience of working on databases, e.g., HRIS, Time Management system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid proficiency in IT, to include MS Office, (Word, Excel).
• Self-motivated; ability to work on own initiative, proactive and approachable.

  COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company pension scheme available.
• Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "HR Administrator" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

Technical Documentation Writer McHale is currently recruiting for a Technical Documentation Writer to assist in compiling and reviewing technical manuals and other associated publications. This is a permanent position, based on site in our Ballinrobe office reporting into the R&D Manager.

---

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compile and update technical publications to the required style guidelines
• Explain complex information, using images and illustrations in a clear and concise manner.
• Capture and edit images and illustrations to explain complex tasks using in-house software.
• Manage the flow and release of documents on our database and online portals.
• Prioritise workflow of documentation updates in a timely and orderly fashion
• Co-ordinate and manage translation and review process in various languages.

  KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years’ experience in the design and compilation of technical documentation..
• Proficient in an authoring software package.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be a team player as circumstances dictate.
• Proficient in image capturing, editing and manipulation in various formats.
• A basic working knowledge of engineering drawings and electronic controls.
• A knowledge or interest in the industry would be desirable but not essential.
• Excellent IT skills and logic and willingness to learn new software packages.
• Flair for design, with excellent to detail and a desire for perfection is crucial.
• Excellent knowledge of English with ability to outline operating instructions from the operators perspective.

  BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company pension scheme available.
• Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Technical Documentation Writer" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

R&D Engineer McHale are looking to expand their Research & Development Team to assist with new product developments. As the McHale product range continues to expand, and with many technological advancements planned for new and existing products, there are several positions available within the McHale Research & Development department. Opportunities exist for the selected candidates to work in one or more of the following fields, depending on their aptitude, experience or preference.

---

WHAT YOU COULD BE WORKING ON:

---

  Software Development

• Design and development of software using the C programming language for control of a wide range of McHale ISOBUS products. Projects range from hands on programming/testing to implement and improve machine automatic sequences, to working on new technology including telematics and tractor-implement automation

Mechanical Design

• 3D component design (Creo Parametric), new product modelling, stress analysis (Ansys), prototyping and field testing of new products and upgraded functionality on existing products.

Workshop Technician

• Manufacturing of prototype machines and assemblies. Design and operation of fatigue failure and other similar test rigs. Field testing of new products. Assist with NPI (New Product Introduction) on the production floor. Occasional travel to inspect or upgrade customer machines.

Electronic Design

• Responsible for design of complex electronics systems and technologies used on McHale ISOBUS products. Field testing of McHale products and electronic systems and software.

Graphic Design

• Design and development of images for the UI (User Interface) of McHale ISOBUS control terminals. Design of graphics and other media for customer facing systems and documentation.

Electronic Technician

• In-house manufacturing/repair & design of electronic technologies used on McHale products. Design and manufacturing of protype electronics for test machines. Offer support to the Service and Production departments within the company.

Technical Documentation

• Ongoing design and improvement of digital operator manuals and digital spare parts manuals for new McHale products. Development of online spare parts systems.

Systems and Process Development

• Ongoing improvement of engineering design processes, R&D procedures and associated engineering software systems. Research and implementation of new PLM, Product Configurator and online Dealer Portal software systems.

Engineering Assistant

• Creating and updating documentation, product planning, component sourcing and purchasing, cost analysis, supplier liaison and new product quality inspections. Creating procedures and other administrative duties would also be part of this role.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent attention to detail and a desire for perfection is crucial.
• A proven ability to innovate and self-motivate.
• A critical thinking and analytical mindset are required.
• Personal interest in technology and or experience in the industry required.
• An operator/customer focused vision.

  BENEFITS

• Competitive salary.
• Company subsidised Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company Pension scheme available.
• A positive and collaborative working environment in a fast-paced and growing company.
• In-house training and mentoring by experienced R&D Engineers.
• A modern R&D facility with state of the art technologies and systems to support your work.
• Flexible and diverse working environment, where critical thinking is encouraged.
• A continuous learning and development working culture.
• Opportunity for travel.
• Subsidised canteen.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "R&D Engineer" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

ROLE McHale are looking to recruit an Embedded Software Engineer with 2- 3 years’ experience to lead in the full software development life cycle i.e. design, develop and maintain embedded software for control systems on agricultural machinery. This position will suit a motivated individual who is eager to learn and has and the ability to work effectively and independently. The successful candidate should have familiarity with electronic circuitry to the degree necessary to test and debug software functions on target hardware.

---

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and development of software for embedded systems using C.
• Proactively review and recommend improvements to existing system designs.
• Collaborate with other engineers to plan and develop new products.
• Hands on development, testing and debugging of software running on our range of grassland agricultural machinery in the field.
• Management of software repositories using the ‘Git’ version control system.
• Issue tracking and project management using ‘Jira’ software.
• Liaise with customers to understand and interpret their needs and address issues.
• Opportunity for travel, for example to machinery trade shows and software test events.

  KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience of software design in embedded systems and real-time applications, particularly in embedded C.
• Experience with hardware/software debugging equipment.
• Knowledge of CAN bus systems and communication protocols is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, hardware design and electronics is advantageous.
• Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python is also an advantage but not essential.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A level 7 or preferably a level 8 degree in a technical, science or engineering discipline within any of the following areas: Software Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Maths, Electronics. Applied Physics is desirable, but not required.

  COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company pension scheme available.
• Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.

 

All CV's should be submitted to [email protected]. Please quote "Embedded Software Engineer " in the subject line of the email.

In addition to our current vacancies McHale are always interested in attracting talent in the areas of design, service, engineering & manufacturing.

Please submit your CV for consideration at any time quoting role of interest in the subject line of your email.

McHale Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | T: 094 95 20352 | www.mchale.net

UI Designer

McHale is an export driven manufacturer of agricultural grassline machinery, located in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. McHale products can be seen working in over 55 countries.

McHale are looking to recruit a UI Designer to take ownership of our machine user interface design on our product software, mainly balers and wrappers. The successful candidate will design and implement user interfaces to maintain our reputation for easy-to-use and intuitive products for our customers. UI Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, building navigation components, and putting it all together to create intuitive user interfaces for our products. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with UI design and creation. Ultimately, you’ll create both functional and appealing features that address our customers’ needs and help us grow our customer base.

---

UI/UX Designer key responsibilities include

• Gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with product managers, service engineers and end users.
• Illustrating design ideas using story boards/user flows.
• Designing graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, buttons and putting it all together to create a complete user interface.
• Developing UI mock-ups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how machine software could function.
• Maintaining common UI designs across multiple software platforms and machine models.
• Adhering to graphical guidelines (fonts, colours, resolution) as outlined in the ISOBUS 11783 standard.
• Implementing graphical changes to application software using ISOBUS UI Designer software, TouchGFX and other graphic software frameworks.
• Identifying and troubleshooting UX problems (e.g., display issues on ISOBUS tractor terminals).
• Conducting design adjustments based on user feedback.
• Create software documentation
• Supplying graphical images to the Technical Writing Department for use in McHale literature.

  Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a UI Designer or similar role.
• Experience with graphics editing software such as CorelDraw or PaintShop Pro.
• Excellent attention to detail is crucial.
• Agricultural Machinery knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience of software design, particularly in embedded C/C++ is an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of CAN bus systems and communication protocols is an advantage but not essential.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

  Company Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Company subsidized Healthcare Insurance for employee and family.
• Company pension scheme available.
• Subsidized canteen & onsite parking.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "UI Designer " in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

ICT Software Developer

McHale is an export driven manufacturer of agricultural grassline machinery, located in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. McHale products can be seen working in over 55 countries.

McHale currently have an internal IT team based in Ballinrobe with support analysts in Hungary. The company are now recruiting a ICT Software Developer to join the IT team and to work closely with the Head of Application Development. The company has ambitious growth plans with ICT as a core of business change and represents a tremendous personal growth opportunity for the right professional.

---

Role Profile

The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic IT team in a fast-paced environment and will work with the latest technologies to build cutting edge applications to enhance and support the company’s production, ordering, manufacturing execution, invoicing and warranty systems.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain new and existing internal and customer-facing applications for the management of production demands and to provide interactive services to customers
• Ensure maximum uptime of critical company managed applications
• Adhere to ITIL best practices for incident, change, release, and project and knowledge management of core applications.
• Regular reporting to the business and the IT function of plans and progress of projects.
• Work with senior developers on the team.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and help manage project priorities and timelines.
• Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.

---

PERSON SPECIFICATION   EDUCATIONAL  REQUIREMENTS

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Certification in relevant Microsoft technologies preferred.

  ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 3-5 years IT Software Development experience
• Experience in C#, Web API, ASP.NET (Web Pages & MVC), Razor Pages
• NET Core 2.x +, Entity Framework Core 2.x
• Experience in Javascript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap or others
• SQL Server or similar knowledge
• Working knowledge of Git or similar version control systems
• Working knowledge of Jira or similar project tracking tools
• CI/CD / Devops exposure or experience desirable
• Fluent English is essential

  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Be highly motivated with a passion for driving improvements
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Should have an enduring personal interest in technology and computing

  REWARDS

• Competitive salary
• A positive & collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international company in a key role
• Play a contributing role in the growth of the company
• Access to company pension scheme
• Access to company health insurance
• Hybrid up to 2 days a week at home.

 

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "ICT Software Developer" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

Market Support - France

McHale is looking to recruit a self-motivated person to support their dealer network in France. The position is based in France full time. Initial training will be provided in Ireland and then on the job training and mentoring will be provided in both France and Ireland.

The job will involve dealing with the dealer network in France on a daily basis and also liaising with end users. This would be in the form of sales, technical support and product demonstrations. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, to work with an established brand.

---

KEY CRITERIA

• Fluent French
• Agricultural background an advantage
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on ones own initiative
• Reasonable technical ability (training provided)
• Attention to detail and good report writing skills

   

Interested candidates, please submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting "Market Support - France " in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.