Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ripon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive innovative projects that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. In this role, you will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge automation technologies, including industrial robotic arms and PLC systems. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will tackle complex challenges, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about automation and controls, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years engineering project experience in Automation and Controls.
• Proven leadership experience in implementing automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities in safety, quality, and cost.
• Develop project scopes and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Lead programming and troubleshooting of automation equipment.

Skills

Leadership in Project Management

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Industrial Robotics

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Job description

Job Description

Overview

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to scoping, proposing, implementing, and supporting automation equipment for the production floor. Automation Engineering projects include industrial robotic arms, PLCs, SCADA, industrial networking, and industrial vision. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as in roles such as operations, quality, purchasing, planning, finance, and maintenance. You will be working on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, and a more efficient process.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and cost using Automation Technologies.
• Develop project scopes, create Request-for-Quotes, and evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases or equipment modifications.
• Oversee, lead, program, or troubleshoot new automation equipment during implementation, installation, and startup.
• Program dashboards and collect data from plant-floor devices.
• Partake in project teams as a team member and individual contributor.
• Support production with day-to-day issues.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus 2-4 years engineering project experience in an Automation and Controls environment required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science or combined related experience.
• Proven leadership experience in Project Management, particularly in implementing automation and controls systems.
• Desired experience programming and troubleshooting using various automation technologies.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with other members of a project team using strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and creative thinking.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and can understand complex process interactions.

EEO

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and persons of all Orientations and Identities.