Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer
Wellingborough
Salary up to £65k plus good benefits

Our Wellingborough based client is a full service, global engineering, repair and logistics company providing best cost solutions to many of the worlds’ premier brands. They support the entire product life cycle, from original design input, pre-sales testing, local customisation and configuration through to field support activities that include technical assistance as well as product repair, replacement and refurbishment programs.

With a brand new site in Wellingborough, they are now are seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team in developing and maintaining automated systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and expertise in continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation and assembly and part manufacture drawings to BS8888 standard in aid of quotation, manufacturing and build purposes.
• Fabricate and weld components for automation systems
• Develop and implement code for controlling electro-mechanical systems
• Develop control system software
• Test and debug source code
• Assist with maintaining and optimising code for existing electrical systems
• Follow best practices for software version control and documentation
• Devise and perform tests to identify the root cause of problems 
• Utilise mechanical knowledge to design and implement automation solutions
• Program and troubleshoot logic controllers for efficient system operation
• Conduct root cause analysis on automation failures
• Create and interpret schematics using GD&T principles
• Ability to innovate and create cost effective concept designs for customer approval
• Liaise with various suppliers to select the optimal solution
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop automation projects

Skills & qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical design, Software engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD software
• Experience with fabricating and welding components
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a comparable technical degree
• 3+ years of either ST (Structured Test) OR C#/C++ experience with an emphasis on PLC or motion controllers programming. Ladder Logic, Raspberry Pi, Arduino are all plus skills, but ST and/or Embedded C/C++/C# are necessary.
• Experience with machine-control APIs
• Familiarity developing machine controls for complex systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Strong mechanical knowledge for automation system design
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Experience of root cause analysis
• Familiarity with logic controllers and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis on automation issues
• Competency in interpreting schematics using GD&T principles
• High level of communication skills

On offer is a competitive salary up to £65k plus a good benefits package.

If interested, please apply here or call Kim to discuss further.