This business has an excellent market reputation & as a result have been able to secure new business & develop new products for key retailers. As the Automation Reliability Engineer you will be part of the sites Engineering Leadership team, instrumental in developing strategy & co-ordination of execution of the sites process control/automation functions.



Client Details

You have the chance to join a market-leading food manufacturing business that have invested heavily onsite in new equipment. As a result of their continued growth, you have the opportunity to step into a brand new role as the Automation Reliability Engineer, based from their site in the West Midlands area.



Description

This business is in need of an Automation Reliability Engineer who has experience in developing strategies & co-ordinating the execution of control/automation functions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the sites Engineering Leadership team, & to be able to interact cross-functionally in order to provide innovative solutions. You will also be required to work alone as well as part of a team & some key responsibilities include:

Develop, execute and maintain a plant network so plant assets can be centrally monitored

In the event original equipment manufactures (OEM's) need access to assets for maintenance/ upgrades, arrange access compliant to company standards

Monitor the performance of control and automation systems

In the event of faults, lead root cause analysis/ troubleshooting to correct issues

Present diagnostics findings to the rest of the Engineering department

Manage the plant sub-network, ensuring all assets are fully embedded and integrity and security of the sub-network

Prevent obsolescence of controls/ automation equipment by planning for life-cycle replacement activities

As the position holder will lead a sub department, flexibility will be required for potential late call outs

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours)



Profile

An Automation Reliability Engineer, with experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful applicant will have:

An Engineering qualification to Degree, HND or City & Guilds level, preferably in AEI (Automation, Electrical Instrumentation or Process Control)

Proven experience in the function, design and execution of technical solutions for automation in industrial settings

Knowledge of programming languages for PLC's and DCS systems

Troubleshooting and loop tuning experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and prints

Ability to install, replace, configure and troubleshoot automation components such as frequency drives, sensors, eyes

Ideally, have an understanding on configure plant systems such as Pi or Wonderware

Job Offer

Circa £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits