Automation Technology Engineer

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Hanau; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials and technology group is looking for an individual to integrate smart automation and robotics projects across various business units. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages being a plus. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative environment

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in system integration for automation or process simulation.
• Experience in managing technical projects within defined time and budget.
• Knowledge of chemical lab automation processes is a plus.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch/French/German/Polish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrate smart automation and robotics projects across business units.
• Technical owner for smart automation projects with a focus on machine vision.
• Coordinate system design by translating user requirements into specifications.
• Collaborate with IT teams and external vendors for solution launches.
• Stay updated on latest software and hardware developments.

Skills

System integration

Automation & robotization

Process simulation

Technical project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation control, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering

Job description

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for the integration of smart automation and robotics projects at different business units. To perform as technical support together with the external automation and robotics system providers. Meanwhile, you shall also contribute to investigate new technologies in the area of smart automation, robotics, and I4.0.

You also will be responsible for:

• Technical responsible and owner for the projects of smart automation (focus on machine vision) & Simulation in collaboration with the business units’ user department and external system provider:
• Coordinate system design by precisely translating the user departments’ use case requirement into system specification while balancing process requirements, layout constraints, cost, and lead time limits.
• Collaborating with internal business IT application team and external vendors for the launch of the automation & simulation solution.
• Inspire the BUs and identify synergies between the BUs by showcasing use cases of one BU to other BUs showcasing external use cases within Umicore.
• You will follow-up on the latest software and hardware developments of the smart and automation & robotization and simulation technologies including:
• Flexible and modular system design and integration(focus on machine vision, drone etc.)
• Cloud-based automation and control platform
• Lab automation equipment for functional material chemical processes

Who we are looking for

Education:

• You have a minimum of bachelor degree in robotics and automation control, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, information and communications technology or an equivalent degree.

Technical skills & experience:

• You have at least 1~3 years of experience in system integration for automation & robotization or process simulation ideally within the Umicore relevant industries.
• Knowing how to manage the technical projects within time, budget, and defined scopes.
• Knowledge of chemical lab automation and process systems for milling, firing, wet- and solid-synthesis, and/or characterization is a huge plus.
• High technical affinity, curious and open to new automation and robotics and other I4.0 technologies.
• Analytical skills to understand the interaction between different technological modules in a digitalization project.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills to internal and external stakeholders.
• Stress resistance, resilience and ability to manage tight deadlines.

Language:

You are fluent in English (in both oral and written communication). Other languages such as Dutch/French/German/Polish is a plus.

What we offer

• You can work in Olen, Hoboken or Brussels office

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?