Automation Engineer

Salary: £48,000 – £54,000 per year

Our client is an extremely well-established manufacturing business located in Wythenshawe and they are looking to recruit an Automation Engineer to join their business.

Report to: Automation Team Leader

Purpose of the Automation Engineer role:

Assessment, development and design of automation systems and equipment

To deliver quality automation solutions with an agreed programme and cost framework

Evaluation of existing manual/ semi-automated processes

Continuous improvement of current packaging systems

Control of projects involving both internal and external providers

Modification and/or fabrication of parts to existing automation equipment for more flexibility

Look for new opportunities to reduce NVA activities across the business

Value their customers:

Design and develop automated solutions to manual operations

Look for new opportunities to improve ways of working

Oversee projects from the design stage, through build, to installation and commissioning

Liaise with relevant staff at all levels from shop floor to directors to determine and agree on automation and related projects

Proud of the team:

Provide assistance to operations on the factory floor if required when approved by the engineering manager or the Production Automation Team Leader

Assist in troubleshooting hardware and configuration problems and failure relating to automation and related production equipment across the site

Trainer of engineers and on the job instructors in improvements and safe working methods

Ensuring effective communication with customers (internal and external) over automation activities

Responsibility for:

Capex creation, completion and presentation to Directors

Awareness of health & Safety requirements on equipment and contractor control

Devise and agree on costings and timescale for automation and related projects and systems. Implement agreed projects to time and cost as required by management

Maintain/ update project schedules to ensure development projects are delivered on time.

Provide solutions:

Carry out or oversee interfacing of automation to moulding and packing machines

Liaise with and visit potential equipment/ automation suppliers to approve equipment prior to shipment

Create and maintain technical documents including function descriptions, implementation descriptions, drawings, piece list, commissioning procedures, P & ID documentation etc

Education:

Either

Hold a degree level qualification in a robotics and automation field

or

Apprenticeship training in the field of automation with 5 years of relevant experience

Technical/ Experience/ Abilities of the ideal Automation Engineer:

* Experienced in robot programming

* Trained in PLC/ HMI programming

* Experienced with 3D drawing packages and able to read/ complete technical drawings

* Experience in designing and implementing some automation solutions on a small or large scale

* Ability to oversee and coordinate project work and the implementation of solutions

* Creative thinking

* Ability to analyse and improve production processes

* Excellent communication skills- Liaise with line/ Senior Managers/ Suppliers

* Hands-on approach

* Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

* Innovation – Able to quickly identify improvements/ solutions and follow through to full implementation

* Highly self-motivated – requires minimal supervision, is proactive and willing to go the extra mile

* Flexible approach to working hours – will be required to work overtime to support the department and business

Desirable:

* Full UK driving license

* Lean/ 6 Sigma training

* Project management qualifications

* Substantial experience in a similar role in either of the following industries – FMCG/ Automotive/ Injection Moulding

* Knowledge of automated packaging systems and electro-mechanical engineering principles

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours: 8.30am – 5pm / Friday finish 3.30pm

Holidays: 20 Days per year and bank holidays

Pension: Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Other: Subsidised canteen facility, free onsite parking.