Automation Engineer
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What you'll do
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and control systems.
- Perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Assist with the commissioning and integration of new automation systems, including programming adjustments and configuration.
- Support engineering and production teams during new product introductions and process improvements.
- Work closely with equipment suppliers and contractors during installation, testing, and validation phases.
- Document all maintenance activities in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
What they're looking for
- Electrical, Meaturonics, Automation, or related engineering qualification (minimum Level 6).
- 2+ years’ experience working with automation systems in a manufacturing environment (injection moulding or medical devices preferred).
- Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar), robotics, sensors, and vision systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Experience in preventative maintenance and fault-finding on complex automated equipment.
- Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Willingness to work a 4-cycle shift system
Nice to have
- Experience in injection moulding or medical devices manufacturing environments
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
· Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and control systems.
· Perform fault-finding on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
· Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
· Assist with the commissioning and integration of new automation systems, including programming adjustments and configuration.
· Support engineering and production teams during new product introductions and process improvements.
· Work closely with equipment suppliers and contractors during installation, testing, and validation phases.
· Document all maintenance activities in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
· Ensure all automation systems comply with safety, quality, and environmental standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
Requirements
· Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related engineering qualification (minimum Level 6).
· 2+ years’ experience working with automation systems in a manufacturing environment (injection moulding or medical devices preferred).
· Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar), robotics, sensors, and vision systems.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
· Experience in preventative maintenance and fault-finding on complex automated equipment.
· Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CMMS systems.
· Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
· Willingness to work a 4-cycle shift system
Company
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