Job Description
To design and fabricate automation technologies (custom machines, upgrades/retrofits and robotics conveyor systems and automation lines) to factory approved standards. To work as part of the project team from design concept to implementation of custom built solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- To evaluate process related problems and develop a precise design statement/brief
- To develop concept designs with estimate of costs as part of the capital requisition process
- To present design concepts for formal review
- Develop scope of solution and review of costs
- To complete 3D modelling of machine design specifying Actuators / Hardware / Control systems
- Finalise capital spend and prepare capital requisition documentation
- To present all aspects of design as part of formal machine design review process
- Complete capital requisition
- To procure quality components at appropriate cost and complete/oversee fabrication/wiring for machine build
- To complete/oversee PLC programming / HMI programming and functional testing
- To ensure all new machine builds are fully calibrated (i.e. temperature controllers / pressure gauges / force sensors etc.)
- To perform detailed process review, establishing process development criteria & operating ranges for the machines
- To complete detailed technical reports and approval documentation for release of new technologies to manufacturing.
- To fully comply with all aspects of Health & Safety Management System
Qualification:
- Level 8 Engineering degree with 3+ years experience or Level 7 Degree with 5+ years experience in Automation Engineering
- Extensive experience in designing fabricating and commissioning new machine technologies
- Experience and proficiency in PLC programming is desirable and a distinct advantage
- Experience with vision systems, robotics, data handling and SolidWorks 3D Modelling will be a distinct advantage
- Strong communications skills, ability to demonstrate creativity and innovativeness
- Good negotiation and presentation skills
- Self motivated self starter, can be left to work on own projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player abilities
- Strong attention to detail and technical report writing skills.
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