Team Lead Automation

Rockwell Automation; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation seeks an Automation Team Lead in Milton Keynes. The role involves managing a team of engineers, overseeing automation projects across diverse sectors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automation technologies and people management.

Benefits

Mindfulness programs

Volunteer Paid Time off

Donation matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Personalized wellbeing programs

On-demand digital course library

Qualifications

• 10+ years automation projects delivery experience.
• 3+ years people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team delivering automation projects in various industries.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards for automation systems.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT or science

Tools

Studio5000

FactoryTalk Software

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Automation Team Lead to join our projects team. Based in Milton Keynes, UK, you will manage a team of engineers, their effectiveness, development, utilisation, training and personal growth. You will have a sound technical background and previous people management experience.

This role reports to the EMEA North LCS Solutions Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leader of a project team that delivers automation projects in a range of industries including Life Science, Consumer Goods, Chemical and Automotive.
• Participate in the development and commissioning of automation projects using Rockwell Automation technology.
• Ensure that automation systems and associated documents are designed in compliance with all relevant industry standards.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT or science.
• 10+ years automation projects delivery experience.
• Experience in PLC, HMI, SCADA technology is required.
• Legal authorisation to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work & travel across EMEA.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 3+ years people management experience.
• Experience in the Life Sciences bio-pharma sector.
• Experience delivering Process Control Systems with PlantPAx.
• Experience in the Rockwell Automation portfolio of products such as Studio5000 & FactoryTalk Software especially FT View SE, FT Batch).
• Knowledge of Batch Process Control, ISA-S88 standard programming.
• Knowledge of GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, ASTM E2500, GMP, etc..
• Knowledge of Virtualisation technology.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com .

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!