High-Tech Automation Solutions Specialist

7 days ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom HelloFresh Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Automation Engineer at HelloFresh, you will be the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems, maintenance engineering, sensors, PLCs, communication protocols, and automation. You will collaborate with facilities and maintenance teams to maintain and repair conveyance, automation, and facilities equipment, ensuring optimal system reliability and uptime.

Key Responsibilities
  • Actively monitor, fault find, and repair systems to provide high equipment availability to internal customers.
  • Troubleshoot assigned out-of-service equipment, escalate to leadership or vendors when necessary, and correct issues.
  • Perform ad-hoc preventive maintenance, routine inspections on assigned automation, robotics, and control panels, and ensure third-party vendors adhere to change control processes.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects across the engineering department, document work in the CMMS, and mentor maintenance personnel in developing relevant skill sets and knowledge of equipment.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of major downtime events, act as a network resource for technical issues, and develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced automation, controls, and robotics.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong computer skills and experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, programming, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
  • Background in manufacturing and/or production environments, specifically FMCG.
  • Hands-on experience with material handling, flow, and capacity visualization and monitoring.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary estimated at £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.
  • 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Gym membership.
  • Bupa private medical insurance, including dental and family cover options.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme.
  • Dog-friendly office (London site only).
  • Free breakfast every day for in-office employees.
  • Eye care scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Group Life Assurance.


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