Automation Engineer

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.