Automation Engineer

Valeo; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Engineer. This role involves owning and maintaining automation systems, ensuring software documentation, and mentoring engineers. Candidates should have extensive experience in Electrical Engineering and PLC knowledge. The position offers a supportive environment with a matching pension scheme and staff discounts.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Canteen

Retailer discount platform

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Previous in depth experience in Automation / Controls / Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to prove competency in electrical safety.
• Flexibility in addressing various engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the automation and controls systems on site.
• Ensure all software is documented and updated.
• Assist in calibration of site control systems.

Skills

Automation / Controls / Electrical Engineering experience

PLC knowledge

Electrical safety competency

FMCG operations experience

PC literacy

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical / Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens TIA Portal

Mitsubishi SCADA

Job description

Overview

Valeo Foods UK is the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. Our Wallingford site is looking for an Automation Engineer to improve performance through reduced downtime and improved OEE, using continuous improvement to deliver results. We are a manufacturer of some of the UK's best loved snacks and confectionery.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the automation and controls systems on site
• Ensure all software is documented, updated and backed up on site
• Create and own the software database and PC system, hardware
• Mentor site engineers in software changes, modifications
• Assist in calibration of site control systems, flow meters, sensors, temperature controllers
• Responsible for making continuous improvements to the running of the machinery
• Running and owning control system projects including CAPEX projects
• Ensure obsolete equipment is replaced at suitable frequencies ensuring site exposure risk is mitigated
• To work and maintain good safety GMP and food manufacturing standards and codes of practice

Qualifications

• Previous in depth Automation / Controls / Electrical Engineering experience
• HNC / Degree in Electrical / Controls Engineering or equivalent with Engineering Apprenticeship
• Working knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, RS Logix 500/5000, Siemens TIA Portal, S300-400, Mitsubishi, SCADA
• Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry
• Experience of FMCG operations
• PC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)
• Flexibility
• Health and Safety driven
• Able to strip machines in full and reassemble them, as well as completing machine size change procedures and their adjustments

Shift Pattern

40 hours per week, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday

What we offer you in return

• Matched pension scheme
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen
• Retailer discount platform
• Staff discount
• And plenty more!!