Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Find Apprenticeships Full time

Job Title: Automation Engineer
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Industry: Engineering
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Role purpose for Automation Engineer:

Working with the departmental engineers to provide engineering support across the business where required to meet identified needs and deliver solutions on a timely basis and within budget

Duties & responsibilities for Automation Engineer:

  • Manage the design, specification and manufacture of process, assembly and test equipment for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones
  • Management of internal projects to ensure they are achieved within agreed timeframes and to budget, providing regular updates and reports as required
  • Produce required relevant internal documentation to company standards on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy
  • Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes within allocated parameters to ensure minimum impact and loss of production time
  • Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards
  • Collaborate with Production Managers and Engineers regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
  • Liaise with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials and parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards

Qualifications & experience for Automation Engineer:

  • Minimum HNC/HND level in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
  • Successful completion of engineering Apprenticeship preferred
  • Practical background, ideally trained as an Apprentice Engineer in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience of working in a manufacturing environment essential
  • Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics preferred
  • Understanding lean principles and continuous improvement tools advantageous
  • Familiar with ISO 9001, knowledge of ISO 14001 would be advantageous.
  • CAD skills, AutoCAD or 3D CAD advantageous

Interviews available immediately for the most suitable Automation Engineer candidates


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