Automation Engineer I - Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom - Theo James Recruitment

    Theo James Recruitment
    Theo James Recruitment Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Job Title:
    Senior Automation Engineer

    The business has ambitions to double sales of its products over the next five years.

    As a Senior Automation Engineer you will identify opportunities in the current and future manufacturing process to maximise the benefits from Automation.

    Together with Managing the design, manufacture, installation and running of the identified automation.

    Concept design of equipment to manufacture automated products.


    • Specification, Control and purchase of Automation equipment needed in the manufacturing process.
    • Continuous improvement of all production equipment resulting in increased efficiency and improved Overall equipment effectiveness.
    • Working in a team collaborating in new product introductions and design for automatic manufacture.
    • Ensure all equipment is UKCA marked with all the necessary documentation, and manufacturing and maintenance have all necessary training and information.
    • Collaborate with R&D and the New Product Introduction team to ensure the new product industrialisation process is supported by Engineering in terms of product costing, product build design. Either a relevant degree, or a number of years experience in Engineering.
    • A good understanding of Robotics .
    • Siemens PLC programming including Profinet devices.
    • Understanding of lean manufacturing technique