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Automation Engineer

4 months ago


Chesterfield, United Kingdom Sonoco Full time

Key Activities

  • Provide technical support to all areas daily across electrical, mechanical and automation disciplines.
  • Configuration and programming of controllers and visualizations systems using Siemens (Simatic Manager and TIA Portal and WinCC flexible software).
  • Project planning and programming of drive technology and servo drives â with emphasis on SEW Drive as well as Allen Bradley systems.
  • Development, conception, design and creation of hardware / circuit diagrams.
  • Automation troubleshooting following a recognisable troubleshooting process.
  • Experience with bus systems and bus technology such as âProfinetâ and âProfibusâ with knowledge of systems such as ASI bus and CAN bus.
  • Project Management and Project Coordination of site automation projects.
  • Utilise AutoCad/Cad systems to maintain documentation updates, producing 2D CAD drawings of control panels, P&IDs and electrical wiring diagrams.
  • Provide onsite services to assist in start-up or troubleshooting.
  • Support and lead automation activities at both the Chesterfield and Bradford Production Sites.
  • Develop HMIâs for operator use.
  • Coordinating with cross-functional team(s) to resolve automation issues.
  • Write programs for new designed automatic and semi-automatic machines and conveyor systems for Siemens and Allen Bradley hardware.
  • Debug and test new or modified PLC and robotic programs on the production floor.
  • Conduct comprehensive machine and system testing.
  • Ensure the department operates with due regard to current legislation, company and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site.
  • Installation of production and plant equipment, commissioning, breakdown analysis and repair
  • Identify areas in which engineering improvements can be made to increase safety, quality, efficiency, or reduce waste.
  • Assist with the training of company apprentices and shift Engineers.
  • Assist with developing operational manuals for newly designed machines and conveyor systems.
  • Assist in risk assessment of newly designed machines with emphasis on machine safety.
  • Help refine and develop programming standards and methods.
  • Coordinate with other engineers and programmers on large systems and machines.
  • Maintain and enhance the software and robotics solutions for the two sites.
  • Maintain and document the appropriate software changes and updates to support equipment modifications and continuing operation.
  • Work with Manufacturing/Operations to identify and troubleshoot machine control failures.
  • Specify instrumentation and control hardware for equipment upgrades and future equipment lines.
  • Will keep in line with new technology and advise the site accordingly.
  • Running testing and diagnostics on IT systems to identify potential problem.
  • Identifying and resolving malfunctions within the system.
  • Developing and installing new hardware or software to update and improve the functionality of systems.
  • Liaising with outside suppliers or developers to source the most effective hardware or software for the companyâs needs.
  • Creating schematics plans of the system.
  • Building robust backups that can be accessed in the event of system failure.
  • Training shift Engineers and Process Improvement Engineers to work within the systems and to resolve issues on their own.
  • Liaising with operational staff to ensure that systems can Complete designed tasks to
  • Lead improvement activities/projects across site, covering all equipment and facilities.

Key Measurables:

  • % Unplanned Downtime on focus machinery
  • % Implementation of project work
  • % People trained to correct operating level on focus machinery
  • % People trained on problem solving
  • $ saved by continuous improvement projects implemented

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