Automation Engineer

4 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd Full time

Automation Specialist Job Description

The Automation Specialist will work closely with the Automation Team to drive automation projects from conception to completion. This involves conducting training sessions to ensure successful project outcomes and having a good level of experience developing in C, C++, and C#.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Driving automation projects throughout their life cycle from conception to final implementation.
  • Providing remote and onsite support to laboratories for troubleshooting, upgrades, and integration of systems.
  • Installing and configuring innovative, in-house developed systems at client sites.
  • Conducting thorough training sessions for clients to ensure optimal system utilization and proficiency.
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
  • Staying updated with the latest automation technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance project efficiency.

Requirements:

  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial work experience.
  • Considerable LabVIEW programming skills.
  • C, C++, and C# programming experience.
  • Good knowledge of Acquisition and Control Systems, Motion, and Machine Vision applications and their usage on commercial systems.
  • Ability to follow and understand electrical circuit diagrams, 2D and 3D design drawings.
  • Experience working with Software or Design Teams on engineering projects.
  • Engineering mindset and curiosity.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel for client site installations and training sessions in the Middle East, North America, as well as our main manufacturing sites located in France and Tulsa, US.
  • Petroleum industry experience would be beneficial but not mandatory.


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