Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

NYX Inc.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NYX in Plymouth seeks an Automation Technician for the 3rd shift to coordinate, develop, implement and maintain automation cells for the secondary process. You will support new launches and startup activities, improving ergonomics, throughput, quality and customer satisfaction.

You will train on setup of automation processes, optimize throughput, lead standardization efforts, and handle special projects as directed by the Technical Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or diploma or 5+ years of related work experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication with employees, customers and suppliers.
• CAD applications knowledge and blueprint interpretation.
• PLC programming experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train for and setup of all secondary automation processes and equipment for assembly out of mold to box with fast speed, low cost and top-quality.
• Optimize throughput for each part and process from design to service life.
• Meet the challenges as directed by your direct manager.
• Lead in the standardization and optimization for current and future state best practices.
• Adhere to the methodology of proper process control and standardization.
• Take on special projects as requested by your direct manager and/or the ownership of NYX.
• QPR participation as needed.
• Responsible for automation secondary fixture trials and DOEs taking cues from PFMEA/DFMEA.
• Develop and maintain documentation for secondary equipment.
• Perform DOE as required by programs.
• Participate in prototype builds to detect quality, manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Maintain, thru tact time studies, balanced and efficient production lines.
• Develop and maintain cell layouts for secondary tool build and plant/cell layouts.

Skills

PLC programming

CAD

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related field

Job description

Automation Technician - 3rd Shift

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth

Reporting To: Technical Services Manager

Description

Coordinates, develops, implements and maintains automation cells for a smooth and standardized secondary process. All cells designed to improve ergonomics, throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction. Support and improve manufacturing processes during initial launch and startup process.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Train for and setup of all secondary automation processes and equipment for assembly out of mold to box with fast speed, low cost and top-quality.
• 2. Optimize through put for each part and process from design to service life.
• 3. Meet the challenges as directed by your direct manager.
• 4. Lead in the standardization and optimization, for current and future state best practices.
• 5. Adhere to the methodology of proper process control and standardization.
• 6. Take on special projects as requested by your direct manager and/or the ownership of NYX.
• 7. QPR participation as needed.
• 8. Responsible for automation secondary fixture trials and DOEs taking cues from PFMEA/DFMEA.
• 9. Develop and maintain documentation for secondary equipment.
• 10. Perform DOE as required by programs.
• 11. Participate in prototype builds to detect quality, manufacturing and assembly issues.
• 12. Maintain, thru tact time studies, balanced and efficient production lines.
• 13. Develop and maintain cell layouts for secondary tool build and plant/cell layouts.

Supporting Job Functions: Sustain continuous improvements through VAVE and CI (Kaizen) opportunities as directed.

Physical Demands

• Walking and sitting – frequently on production floor
• Use of hands – to handle and feel parts for surface qualities
• Communication – frequently required to exchange information, regularly required to speak and/or hear. effective and clear direction to subordinates as required.
• Lifting – lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Vision abilities – close, distant, color and ability to adjust focus.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelors or Master's Degree or Diploma or 5 or more years of equivalent related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective and competent communication skills, written and verbal, for dealing with employees, customers and suppliers.

Technical qualifications: Knowledge of CAD applications and blue print interpretation. Required ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously. PLC programming experience is essential.