Graduate Automation Engineer
Job Purpose
To work within our controls team to develop high quality, fully automated machine vision inspections for our customers. These systems will be used to carry out quality control inspections on our customer’s production lines or form stand-alone inspection modules. The position requires involvement from sample testing and concept proposal through to commissioning and customer training.
The role offers exposure to a wide variety of industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Automotive and Food & beverage.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Assisting with the design and creation of schematic drawings for the electrical control systems
- Writing and implementing PLC, HMI and drive system software programs covering a wide range of machine functions
- Involved in all project lifecycle activities, including fault finding, feasibility testing and customer demonstrations, the preparation of design specifications and reports, programming, project execution, testing, installation and commissioning
- Provide both onsite and remote support to existing and new customers systems
- Consider various factors, including use of the product, its environment, materials, the economics of production, safety, legal requirements, quality, production requirements, cost and ease of maintenance
- Liaise with third parties such as component manufacturers, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers to solve complex problems and deliver projects within agreed deadlines and budgets
- Gather documentation for manual compilation and training purposes
- Generate and reviewing technical documentation
- Site visits to customers to include; initial enquiry discussions and solution proposals, project installation supervision, commissioning and snagging lists
- Attend training and relevant conferences and develop professional knowledge
- Suggest ways of working within the controls functions to help the business develop and grow
- Form co-operative and respectful working relationships with colleagues
KEY SKILLS
- Innovative and passionate approach to engineering coupled with the confidence to challenge conventional thinking
- Experience in PLC programming, HMI programming and EPlan electrical design
- Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong internal and external relationships
- Good problem solving ability with attention to detail essential
- “Can do” attitude
- Minimum of a 2:1 Electrical / Electronics and Software or similar
- Good documentation skills
- Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines
The following skills are not essential but would be advantageous:
- Experience of programming/configuring current machine vision systems
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GAMP and 21CFR11
- Understanding of manufacturing techniques and plant control systems i.e. PLC based systems
- An understanding and appreciation of vision systems would be an advantage but not essential
The successful candidate will be a fast learner possibly with experience in machine vision systems or automated systems with the drive and ability to adapt to other technologies quickly and efficiently.