Principal Automation Engineer
Position Summary
As our Principal Automation Engineer, you will:
* Drive a culture of automation, innovation and continuous improvement.
* Have technical oversight of multiple automation projects and will provide support, where required, for engineers developing and implementing projects, while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automated systems.
* Have deep technical expertise, be a strategic thinker, and have strong leadership capabilities to develop and implement automated solutions that enhance our operational efficiency and product quality.
* Devise, lead and manage engineering programs from concept through to production readiness.
* Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
What you will do:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
* Develop technical solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
* Lead the design and implementation of automation strategies across projects.
* Lead design, development, testing & refinement of automated systems, sub-systems & components.
* Support code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. Develop and maintain automation frameworks and tools to streamline processes.
* Develop documentation for automated systems to allow for standardization, e.g. Dynamic URS, simplified change control for automated systems, Automation systems specifications which meet the requirements of the different standards.
* Be a technological expert, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances.
* Become the technical leader of engineers working on the automated systems. Oversee automation projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
What you will need:
Required:
* BS in Engineering Level 8 Honours Degree
* A minimum of 8 years of automation engineering/systems experience.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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