Automation Engineer - Control Systems & Improvement

Hyra; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional progression

Exposure to advanced distribution tech

Collaborative engineering environment

Training and development programs

Job summary

Hyra is seeking a technical specialist to support its regional logistics operations. The role focuses on ensuring complex automated systems operate at peak performance and maximizing equipment availability across multiple sites.

You will monitor, troubleshoot, and repair control systems, analyze equipment metrics, and provide actionable reports to stakeholders. Collaboration with engineering teams and field technicians is essential for ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and repairing automated systems or sortation equipment.
• Proficiency in developing code conforming to IEC 61131-3 standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and backup libraries for technical systems.
• Strong communication skills to train technicians on device troubleshooting.
• Flexibility to travel between regional sites up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair issues within complex control systems.
• Analyze material handling equipment metrics to optimize system performance.
• Provide data visualizations and troubleshooting reports to internal stakeholders.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects for automated machinery.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to develop code improvement strategies.

Skills

Automated systems

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

IEC 61131-3

Job description

Hyra is seeking a technical specialist to support its regional logistics operations. The role focuses on ensuring complex automated systems operate at peak performance and maximizing equipment availability across multiple sites.

You will monitor, troubleshoot, and repair control systems, analyze equipment metrics, and provide actionable reports to stakeholders. Collaboration with engineering teams and field technicians is essential for ongoing improvements.