Automation and Technology Specialist

3 weeks ago

Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom PCMC Full time

About Us:

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers' packaging lines. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries.

Job Description:

The Automation Engineer works collaboratively across the organization and performs a wide variety of duties including creation, modification, and implementation of technical specification documents, machinery software around PLC, HMI, motion controllers, data collection and communication devices with a detailed emphasis on programming PLC ladder logic and design of Ethernet networks. Actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities. Maintain project files, change control.

  • Create, develop, and implement software used in the development and maintenance of company products, machinery and related equipment.
  • Implement suitable test protocols and plans to ensure all new software satisfies specifications striving for "right-first time".
  • Update existing and develop new, advanced electrical control software and systems for vertical packaging, flow wrapping, bag filling, and palletizing machinery and product feed systems.
  • Maintain project change control systems & files following any changes or testing.
  • Use available, primarily Rockwell, control hardware and software components for machine functionality, safety and motion.
  • Work with internal and external teams to develop and manage systems for machine data collection, storage, visualization and communication to other systems.
  • Work collaboratively to develop, maintain and implement current and future IoT solutions related to smart machine functionality and technologies for both new and used equipment.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive program documentation for diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
  • Act as a high-level specialist, providing guidance in a team environment to production assembly, service, engineering teams and system suppliers to furnish information and documentation about software controls; perform check-out and correction of control system software as needed.
  • Remain current and proactively monitor and identify the latest industry developments and innovative technologies to move our product portfolio forward.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting/diagnostics in plant, or remotely, in partnership with internal and external customers.
  • May assist in or provide direction for production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for internal and external customers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation and Controls or a related technical field, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of controls software design and PLC/HMI code development with an emphasis on motion control, safety and HMI design.
  • A history of increasingly complex machine and/or system control using a variety of off-the-shelf logic and motion control products, industrial PC, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Ability to advance multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Ability to travel, which includes internationally – up to 25% travel.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a passport.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with IoT, Smart Machine technologies and industrial PCs.
  • Experience with parts ordering and inventory tracking systems, such as MAPICS or SAP.
  • Ability to successfully partner with and manage outside resources when needed to supplement in-house skill sets around new technologies and commercial development.
  • Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and systems diagnostics to support machine-based control systems.
  • Able to work with, develop and implement IoT solutions and smart machine functionality for new and used equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a disciplined, structured approach to design in areas such as research and preparing specifications, developing and testing prototype controls, industrial control panel design and integrated systems, process documentation, drawing wiring schematics, preparing software documentation, assisting troubleshooting assembly and start-up issues, both in our facility and at the customer location.
  • Italian language skill would be beneficial.

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