Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Howden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes. In this pivotal role, you will lead the programming and development of automation systems, ensuring robust engineering design. Your expertise in fault-finding and continuous improvement will drive enhancements in safety, quality, and productivity. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about automation and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Free daily meal

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share save scheme

Exceptional reward and recognition events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to fault find and implement modifications on PLCs & SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Organising automation and PLC design projects with detailed documentation.
• Implementing improvements in manufacturing safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics

Automation techniques

Communication networks

Control circuits design

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Time served Electrical Engineer

Tools

Servo drives

Inverters

Job description

Howden Joinery are looking for an Automation Engineer to join the Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site at Howden, East Yorkshire.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the programming and development of automation and control systems to ensure the engineering design is robust and reliable. Acting as the site’s technical lead, the post holder will be well versed in fault-finding while delivering on continuous improvement projects across areas of manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

This is a key role within Howdens, whereby the Automation Engineer will work cross-functionally. Therefore, the ability to build trusted working relationships and make decisions that will benefit all concerned is vital to the success of the role.

What you will be doing as an Automation Engineer:

• Organising automation, electrical, and PLC design projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and detailed documentation on project completion.
• Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety, and process efficiency.
• Develop knowledge of the manufacturing process and operating sequences of the manufacturing processes and cascade with maintenance teams.
• Develop knowledge and application of automation skills and techniques to drive improvement and cascade with maintenance teams.
• Implement plant/process development opportunities that improve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Coach and develop the maintenance engineering team members’ knowledge of machine control and automation systems.

What we can offer you as an Automation Engineer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
• Free daily meal at on-site canteen.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events.
• Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am.
• 7 days off.

What do you need to qualify for the Automation Engineer:

• Time served Electrical Engineer, Automation / Controls apprentice or have a minimum of 5 years post qualification work experience within an FMCG environment.
• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA, Robotics.
• Knowledge of parameterisation and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks.
• Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.
• Delivery of change management activities.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.