Advertised by Baker Finn Recruitment Ltd.
About this role
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting for an Automation Engineer on behalf of a leading medical device manufacturing organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of eight engineers working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on automation and engineering support to ensure production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
The successful candidates will play a key role in responding to equipment issues, supporting production, upgrading machinery and contributing to ongoing maintenance and improvement projects.
Please note: this is a fully onsite position with no flexibility for remote or hybrid working.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond promptly to machine downtime and equipment issues to minimise disruption to production.
- Provide day-to-day technical and engineering support to manufacturing operations.
- Update and modify machine software as required.
- Support equipment upgrades, modifications and improvements.
- Assist with maintenance and engineering projects.
- Troubleshoot automation and control-system issues.
- Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering colleagues to resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Follow all relevant safety, quality and manufacturing procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Experience working with Siemens or Allen-Bradley automation/control systems.
- Previous experience working with similar automation technologies in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond quickly to production issues.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive, proactive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
- Ability and willingness to work fully onsite.
Desirable
- Experience with PLC programming .
- Broader experience across industrial automation and control systems.
- Experience supporting equipment upgrades or manufacturing improvement projects.
- Experience within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
WHY JOIN?
- 12-month contract opportunity with a leading manufacturing organisation.
- Work alongside an experienced team of eight engineers.
- Gain exposure to automation, production support and equipment improvement projects.
- Opportunity to develop your skills across different automation technologies.
- Fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment
To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Baker Finn Recruitment
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