Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting Automation components of the manufacturing process with a strong culture of robotic and AGV applications while continually enriching operator interfaces. Eliminating hazardous processes in manufacturing and driving continuous safety improvement and showing a passion for new technologies and automation process control.
* Part of the Automation project team building turnkey automated cells utilising the onsite Automation center of excellence to prove out concepts for deployment.
* Provide PLC support to run and maintain the automated cells in production.
* Support an MDI culture and A3 problem solving to achieve Automated Cell Takt time.
* Ensure compliance with and maintenance of SOP's and technical documentation.
* Engage with EH&S Risk Assessments, PFMEA and comply with TT BOS.
* Support systems to ensure site backups, images, disaster recovery, procedures, cyber security, data integrity etc.
* Installing and placing new or upgraded equipment into operations. Develops solutions for automation problems and shows problem solving abilities.
* Generation and execution of documents such as User Requirements Specification's, Design Specifications, FAT, SAT, Operating Manuals
* Change Implementer – Can-Do attitude. Executes strategic change. Lean mindset. Identifies and eliminates waste.
* Communication – clearly communicates project team expectations, demonstrates conflict resolution skills, and collaborate with multiple internal and external partners. Relationship builder – Builds relationships within & outside own workgroup. Engages Stakeholders. Establishes Trust and cross functional engagement.
* Have a proven track record in driving continuous improvement and a passion for new technologies / automation / process control. Critically prepares and evaluates information to generate innovative solutions.
* Strong Collaboration and Communication Skills
* Self-motivated – Self driven, takes total ownership
* Degree qualification Controls, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
* Over 5 years' experience in an automated environment with a proven track record of success
* PLC key skills using Rockwell and Siemens PLC's including safety PLC versions and having a skills using TIA portal software and RS Logix or Studio 5000.
* Experience with FANUC and ABB robot integration.
* Knowledge and experience with EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet and ASi communication networks.
* Design of control systems including safety related system. Full documentation. Eplan skills desired.
* Familiarity with EN standards and regulations.
* Skill set in business case development and selling to stakeholders.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.