The Automation Engineer is responsible for managing, introducing, maintaining & troubleshooting various automated machines. They will be part of designing new equipment, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery and processes to complete exact tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work on custom automation solutions, introducing new & transfer equipment through validation & into a controlled production environment.
* Lead & perform FAT/SAT at automation vendors.
* Carry out full validation IQ/OQ/PQ & handover to production of new automation equipment.
* Write validation reports as per defined protocols.
* Isolate, replicate, and report defects to the relative teams.
* Implement improvements with measurable results in savings, revenue, or quality.
Technical Requirements:
* Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment
* Experience with robotics, AI, machine learning & vision systems
* Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
* Design & migration - Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests, alongside simulating protocols to validate that the machinery can do what is has been designed for
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer science engineering or similar field
* 5+ years previous experience in an automation role (preferably within injection moulding)