Senior Automation Research Engineer (4-Day Week, WFH)
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
14 days+
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Job summary
The MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead projects within the Automation team. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, ensuring project deliverables meet customer requirements, and driving innovative engineering research. Candidates should have a degree in Automation Engineering and experience with automation control systems and PLC programming. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits including private medical and generous pension contributions.
Qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Pragmatic hands-on experience and willingness to physically participate in work.
Responsibilities
- Lead project technical deliverables to meet customer requirements.
- Define and lead a mentoring strategy for the Automation team.
- Deliver innovative Engineering research focused on technology readiness levels.
Skills
Experience in automation control systems
Experience with ethernet based and field bus networks
Experience in IEC PLC programming languages
Experience with multiple PLC vendor platforms
Experience with HMI and SCADA applications
Structured problem-solving skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Education
Automation Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
Job description
The MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead projects within the Automation team. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, ensuring project deliverables meet customer requirements, and driving innovative engineering research. Candidates should have a degree in Automation Engineering and experience with automation control systems and PLC programming. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits including private medical and generous pension contributions.
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