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

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picking and packing customer spare parts daily orders, shipping via multiple courier systems (DHL, UPS, DPD).
• Preparing large customer stock orders for shipment with machine loads.
• Prioritizing picking sequences during busy season.
• Co-ordinating and confirming deliveries and expediting urgent parts.
• Stock taking, location auditing and general store work.

  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 and meet tight schedules
• 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 "Spare Parts Stores Person" in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

Receptionist-Administrator

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

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

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meeting and greeting visitors on arrival into the factory.
• Ensure visitors are signed-in and direct them to the appropriate person and office.
• Maintain factory security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk and access gates.
• Managing the daily phone calls and enquiries to the factory. Distributing this information to the correct department and people.
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Completing daily checklists for Production.
• Placing orders and maintaining stationery stock.
• Manage incoming & outgoing post.
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Other ad hoc general administrative work.

  KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in a reception administration role.
• Excellent telephone manner and customer service skills.
• Fluent English required.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office products required.
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. scanners, laminators and printers).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service attitude
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

  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.

 

This company is an equal opportunities employer, and this job description is not exhaustive.

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

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

Embedded Software Engineer

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 is 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 requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively and independently. The successful candidate must have familiarity with electronic circuitry to the degree necessary to test and debug software functions on target hardware.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems using C.
• Analyse, monitor and enhance the efficiency and stability of embedded systems.
• Proactively review and recommend improvements to existing system designs.
• Management of software repositories using the ‘Git’ version control system.
• Issue tracking and project management using ‘JIRA’ software.
• Participate in design and code review process with other software engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers and service personnel to debug and resolve software issues.
• Liaise with customers to understand and interpret their needs and address issues.
• Perform modifications on existing embedded software to add improved functionality.
• Follow standards and industry best practices to improve system performance and safety including unit testing and compliance with MISRA C guidelines.
• System testing and debugging skills.
• Create daily documentation of software code changes including state chart diagrams.
• Create technical specification documents for software.
• Provide technical assistance to other engineers as required.
• Provide production support when necessary.
• Interface with electronic hardware design and development teams.
• Interface with design engineers to plan and develop new products.
• Attend occasional field test sessions near the factory in Ballinrobe.
• On rare occasions it may be necessary to travel to a customer site to debug a software issue.
• Occasional travel to electronic hardware supplier premises for meetings and training.
• Attend machinery trade shows and software test events.
• Complete detailed work sheets for each working day.

  KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrable experience of software design in embedded systems and real-time applications, particularly in embedded C.
• Experience with hardware/software debugging equipment.
• Good knowledge of hardware design, micro-controllers and electronics.
• Knowledge of CAN bus systems and communication protocols is an advantage but not essential.
• 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.

  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 "Embedded Software Engineer " in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, phone 094 95 20352 for more information.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.