Automation Systems Engineer

Description:

Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer for UK and Europe wide FMCG and manufacturing company who deal with all the known supermarket food brands want a permanent Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer. With a future focused on recycling and sustainability, this is an employer of choice in the area. Days only with excellent benefits.
Intention: To improve the plants efficiency and reliability on all manufacturing processes by application of automation. Proven experience working in a fast paced, FMCG environment.

Daily duties of the Multi skilled Automation Systems Engineer:
* Fault finding, root cause analysis, reactive line breakdowns working to lean manufacturing principles.
* Carrying out automation projects to design, plan and implement upgrades of equipment and control systems, ensuring kept to standards
* Working with PLC and all aspects of drives, inverters and programming
* Identify and troubleshoot machine control failures.
* Provide technical support in electrical, mechanical and automation disciplines
* Configuration and (PLC) systems using Siemens and other known software
* Programming and servo drives - focus on SEW Drive and Allen Bradley systems
* Develop, design and create hardware or circuit diagrams
* Automation troubleshooting following a recognisable process
* Installation & commissioning of machinery; Factory Acceptance Tests
* Experience with bus systems/ technology like Profinet, Profibus, ASI/ CAN bus
* Project management and coordination of site automation projects
* 2D Cad drawings & systems use to maintain documentation updates
* Producing 2D CAD drawings of control panels and electrical wiring diagrams
* Trouble shoot, support and lead automation activities at both Yorkshire sites.
* Develop HMI's for operator use.
* Write programs for new designs semi/ automatic machines and conveyor systems.
* Reactive debug and test PLC and robotic programs on the plant floor
* Carry out all machine system tests
* Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site.
* Identify areas of improvements that can increase safety, quality, efficiency, or reduce waste.
* Assist with the training of apprentices, engineers & develop any manuals
* Assist in risk assessments of machines with emphasis on machine safety & design.
* Help develop & improve programming standards and methodologies
* Maintain and enhance the software and robotics solutions for the two sites & complete documentation
* Specify instrumentation and control hardware for equipment upgrades and future equipment lines.
* Identifying and resolving malfunctions within the system.
* Developing and installing new hard/ software to update and improve the functionality of systems.
* Create schematics plans of the system.
* Lead improvement activities/projects across site, covering all equipment and facilities.

Salary of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer: £55-57.5k

* Supporting the engineering, production line teams through breakdowns with sense of urgency
* Trialling any new materials or products launched to support at manufacturing level.
* Assisting with alternative projects and day to day activities at the West Yorkshire sister site.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required of the Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer:
* Degree/ HNC equivalent qualified in Electrical Engineering
* Experience in PLC's Siemens S5/ S7, Allen Bradley (such as drives, inverters and programming)
* Proven skills in problem solving methodologies such as 8D, UPS, A3 (ideal but not essential)
* Proven experience working to methodologies; 5S, SMED, Centre lining, Process Control Automation, product defect identification systems, component lifespan identification.
* Priorities tasks, daily workload, projects and work to deadlines professionally
* Excellent computer skills: mainly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and email

Key areas you will focus on and be measured as Multiskilled Automation System Engineer:
* Train people correctly to operate machinery, problem solve
* Reduce the unplanned down time on site plant and machinery
* Implementing of project work
* Increase savings for the business through continuous improvement initiatives
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Personal Attributes of Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer:
* Strong customer service skills, connect with all suppliers and stakeholders; warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering across all sites.
* Great communication skills & ability to analyse complex data to strict deadlines
* Be curious and willing to learn and develop personal knowledge
* Logical thinker with a meticulous eye for detail
* Be willing to travel UK and Europe where required

As Multiskilled Automation Systems Engineer you will be the subject matter expert to mentor and or guide engineers within the business.

Desirable experience but not essential to apply:
* Bachelors in a Technical/ Manufacturing / Sciences subject or Graduate Masters
* 2 year or more of experience in a process control / engineering role
* Electrically Biased multiskilled Engineering background
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualified or equivalent

Candidates with experience in job titles such as Electro Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Automations Engineer need apply also!

Working hours: 08.30am - 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch
Salary of Multiskilled Automation System Engineer: £55-57.5k

**Unfortunately applicants who require sponsorship will not be eligible**

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities