Automation Engineer

Description:

Automation Engineer sought by a global automotive manufacturing organisation serving customers in over 150 countries, based at their Burton-upon-Trent plant.
 
The Role:
As an Automation Engineer you will be the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the team, for all controls systems, sensors, PLCs, communication protocols, and automation for the site. The key function of this role will be to identify, develop and implement new technology into the plant to assist in continuous improvement of process to realise efficiency and performance improvements.
 
Though mainly a proactive role, there will be an element of re-active maintenance involved where required. Your duties will include:

Leading the deployment and integration of new technologies and systems.
Conducting tests and evaluations of systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and security.
Taking ownership for all current manufacturing software and shop floor control systems.
Working closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and contribute to technology solutions.
Empowered to investigate new technology to drive the business forward.
Maintaining detailed documentation and backups of systems, configurations, and procedures.
Supporting regular system upgrades and maintenance activities.
Working with IT to improve the presentation of live data to the shop floor for better control of processes and performance
Working with maintenance personnel to improve knowledge on intermediate to advanced automation, controls and robotics.
Working in a hands-on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems to provide a high level of equipment availability.The successful Automation Engineer should demonstrate:

Experienced in either Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering
Obtained a Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering degree, qualifications or related field of study
Experience in PLC controlled automation and automated processes
Experience working with PLCs (Siemens), HMIs, SCADAs etc. to include programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
Write code in programming languages ranging from C, SQL and VB scripting
Understanding of design and configuration of IP networks
Professionalism to perform FAT and site commissioning under formal client witnessed conditions
Work collaboratively and proactively at all levels throughout the business
A team player and good communication skills
Strong problem solverBenefits Package:

Excellent salary
34 days holiday, rising to 38 days with service, including bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Death in Service
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Excellent training
Free onsite parking
Onsite facilities
Employee wellbeing programme 
Automation Engineer
 
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
 
Excellent salary + benefits

Automation & Controls | Controls Engineer | Systems Engineer | PLC Engineer | SCADA Engineer | Electronic Engineer | Electrical Engineer