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Industrial Automation Specialist

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HowdenleWear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

Join Our Team as an Automation Engineer

Howden Joinery is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to enhance our Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the programming and development of automation and control systems, ensuring that our engineering designs are both robust and reliable.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead automation, electrical, and PLC design projects by identifying immediate and long-term challenges; prepare timelines, cost estimates, and comprehensive documentation upon project completion.
  • Implement initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety, and overall process efficiency.
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing processes and operational sequences, collaborating closely with maintenance teams.
  • Utilize automation skills and techniques to foster improvements and share insights with maintenance teams.
  • Identify and execute plant/process development opportunities that enhance Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
  • Mentor and develop the maintenance engineering team’s understanding of machine control and automation systems.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Excellent pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
  • Complimentary daily meals at our onsite canteen.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
  • Share save scheme.
  • Recognition and reward events for exceptional performance.

Shift Pattern:

  • Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6am-6pm
  • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday - 6am-6pm; Wednesday, Thursday - 6pm-6am
  • Week 3: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
  • Followed by 7 days off

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer, Automation/Controls apprentice, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an FMCG environment.
  • At least an HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Proficient in fault-finding and implementing program modifications across various PLCs, SCADA, and Robotics.
  • Familiarity with parameterization and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
  • Experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks.
  • Skilled in designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.
  • Experience in managing change activities effectively.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery stands as the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, offering a wide range of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the preferred choice for more than 460,000 dedicated trade professionals. Our ambitious growth strategy builds on our impressive £2.3 billion sales from the previous year.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial spirit and provide opportunities for development within a dynamic and commercial environment. Our competitive salaries, development opportunities, and exciting rewards contribute to why our employees enjoy working at Howdens, earning us a spot among the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

We are committed to creating a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are integral to our operations. If you are looking for a place to build and advance your career, we would love to hear from you.