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Automation Engineer
Reading, Berkshire
Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Option for hybrid / remote working.
- Subsidised childcare and gym memberships.
We are looking to recruit an Automation Engineer, who will be among the senior staff during the set-up of the new R&D facility in Reading. This role plays a leading part in developing process control applications, making full use of PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:
- Have a leading role in the application of advanced automation principles. This includes the design, specification and validation of equipment and systems for projects of a compelling scope and complexity.
- Develop detailed specifications and engineering documents, including SOPs and operating standards.
- Take responsibility of the industry standard for batch control systems and software development life cycle methodologies.
- Process all change control request as per the already established processes.
- Take a lead in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities relating to all things EC&I.
- Perform engineering assessments of new product or new technology introductions. Implement any system configuration changes where needed.
- Think outside the box on complex problems. Adapting or modifying technical principles.
What we are looking for in the Automation Engineer:
- Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification.
- Experience in designing, installing and programming automated processes.
- Knowledge of ASTM 2500, S88 and S95.
- Excellent hands-on experience across packages such as SDS, URS IQ, OQ and VSR.
- Experience using ControlLogix PLC and Rockwell Automation Factory Talk.
- Previous experience developing strategies for NPI and NPD.
- Experience in process control and troubleshooting with unit operations.
Get in touch with Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to discuss further.
