Automation Engineer – Control & Instrumentation

Posted By: Expion

Job Title: Automation Engineer – Control & Instrumentation

Location: Manchester

Salary: £54,000 – £60,000

Excellent Benefits: Bonus, pension, healthcare

: AJ-2667

My client is a leading FMCG manufacturer with an excellent reputation, currently undergoing a period of sustained investment and growth. As a result, they are looking for a high calibre Automation Engineer with a desire to develop your career and play a key role in the ongoing success of the business.

About You

Extensive programming skills across a broad range of PLC and HMI systems, in particular Rockwell, Siemens and Mitsubishi.
Extensive programming experience of Wonderware InTouch SCADA system.
Experience of working is highly automated manufacturing environments.
Experience of being responsible for all aspects of automated systems implementation including project design and implementation through entire project lifecycle.
Experience of and a passion for automation engineering.
The ability to analyse machinery from a continuous improvement perspective, how it is functioning, see potential improvements, and then interrogate the PLC program and make the necessary adjustments to ladder.
Experience of ensuring that automation back-up systems are kept fully up-to-date.
Working knowledge of current regulations (UK).
Logical approach to breakdown analysis (fault finding / problem solving), pro-active maintenance and improvement work, who can demonstrate a sense of urgency whilst never compromising safety or product quality.
The Role

Based at a world class state-of-the-art manufacturing factory, you will be working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and be instrumental in providing ongoing Engineering support across the site.
You will be responsible for full lifecycle project management and for all aspects of automated systems implementation.
You will be responsible for all aspects of automation breakdowns and maintenance on a number of high speed fully automated production lines.
You will lead or play a crucial role in maintenance activities and projects in order to ensure delivery of the production plan and improvements to manufacturing efficiencies.
In this collaborative role, you will work closely with colleagues in Production/Manufacturing to identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste and drive efficiencies and manage or play a role in projects.
You will ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with business standards and compliant with Health & Safety, GMP and food safety/quality standards.
Salary

My client is able to offer a basic salary of up to £54,000 – £60,000dependent on experience, plus an excellent benefits packaging including bonus, pension and healthcare

To apply for the role, please send your CV and full salary details, quoting ref AJ-2667 in the subject field. If you require further details or a confidential discussion contact Andrew Jagger.

All CVs received will be acknowledged.