Senior Automation Engineer

Recruitment Consultant

Adam Chapman

Contact Details

[email protected] +44 (0) 330 335 9438

Posted

2 months ago

Our Senior Automation Engineers develop, test, and install control system software changes with supporting documentation for validated manufacturing systems. Along with providing support to operations for automation related issues on the production lines.

The Role

Develop machine control software involving servo pneumatic and data control.
Participate among multi-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.
Develop, debug and validate Control System software programs
Analyse, understand, fault-find and modify automation software
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, plan and implement multiple tasks to tight schedules, to ensure work on time and within budget.
Highly motivated self-starter
Ability to detail own work clearly and accurately
Strong communication skills and provide technical expertise.
Monitor and analyse opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities
Attention to detail

Provide training and mentoring to less experience staff

Key Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the business, strategic direction, overall organizational goals and individual user needs
Development of machine design control systems including servo motion and high-speed device integration
Develop, test and install PLC and control software as part of a highly automated, high volume 24/7 validated production environment
Develop User, Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Develop high quality PLC and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Work within a cross functional multidiscipline team environment
Participates within project teams, provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection
Lead Automation team as part of a project, to deliver robust technical solutions as per project timelines
Provide ideas and solutions for the improvement and development of control systems.
Fault-find complex automation equipment
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to Medical Device standards
Adopt and promote a strong cultural Credo based code of conduct
Ensure effective closure on Quality System documentation and NC/CAPA actions
Prioritize multiple tasks while working to tight schedules

Skills and Education

Bachelors in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
5 to 6 years’ experience working with automated control systems as part of a machine design team
Additional knowledge of Servo Motion Control, printer systems, vision systems, robotics, BCR, data analytics and RFID systems would be beneficial
Accustomed to working in a validated environment with strong discipline with regard to change control
Good organizational, planning and prioritisation skills; good oral and written communication skills
Strong PLC background in Allen Bradley ControlLogix 5000, Allen Bradley Guard Logix, APT, Siemens S7, Elau, Pilz Safety PLCs and Wonderware Intouch/ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View HMI software