Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

We're partnering with a leading global manufacturer in the medical device and life sciences sector to identify a Senior Automation Engineer with strong, hands-on expertise in PLCs, vision systems, and equipment control.

• Generate documentation for the detailed specification, design, development and testing of new equipment & automated systems

• Develop detailed knowledge & understanding in all aspects of automation systems including PLC, HMI, vision, robotics, PC software and databases.

• Develop a detailed understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and use of same to drive optimum equipment utilisation/operation.

• Identify equipment & automated system upgrades as part of continuous improvement programs, improving equipment/systems in terms of performance, qualify & availability.

• Provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection

• Analyse, understand & fault-find as necessary on complex automation equipment

• Develop, test and install code changes to existing equipment under change control

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to medical device standards

• Actively participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software or related Engineering discipline with at least 5 years relevant experience

• Experience working with automation systems & automated production equipment essential
• Excellent working knowledge of PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Omron, Toshiba etc.
• Experience of HMI or SCADA programming and configuration

• Hands-on working experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's a distinct advantage.
• Hands-on working experience with Robotics & Vision system applications is an advantage
• Excellent analytical and Technical problem-solving skills essential
• Strong organisational skills

• Strong Leadership & Influencing skills
• Works well within a team environment and on own initiative

• Ability to document own work clearly and precisely

• Excellent communication skills