AUTOMATION AND PROJECTS ENGINEER
Location: MARKET DRAYTON
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00 or 07:00 to 16:00
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits
This is a new and exciting role for the right individual to transform the company's maintenance approach, deliver site projects, and lead automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects ranging from small machinery modifications and automation updates to full line installations.
The candidate should have a solid understanding of Siemens software, with the ability to update and modify programs, manage obsolescence, and develop a software library.
Role Responsibilities
* Implement and establish key engineering processes aligned with the Engineering Road Map.
* Apply structured problem-solving techniques.
* Manage projects and upgrades throughout their full lifecycle.
* Identify and execute site projects and improvements involving automation.
* Maintain and monitor automation and electrical system software usage.
* Use root cause analysis to identify and resolve underlying performance issues.
* Analyze performance and maintenance data to suggest and implement efficiency improvements.
* Collaborate with OEM automation specialists to resolve complex faults.
* Manage obsolescence by liaising with OEM teams to ensure critical components like PLCs, inverters, and instrumentation are up-to-date and supported.
Skills and Qualifications
* Recognized engineering apprenticeship or ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines.
* Experience in a maintenance environment.
* Proven experience leading automation projects, improvements, and infrastructure upgrades.
* Ability to drive change and contribute to continuous business improvement.
* Experience managing projects from concept to completion.
* Knowledge of health and safety standards applicable to engineering projects.
* Strong electrical and automation background.
If interested, please send your CV directly to Jordan Kent at [URL removed].
Hunter Selection specializes in recruiting engineering professionals across various sectors including Design, Manufacturing, Field Service, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Mechanical Engineering.
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