Automation Engineer Specialist

5 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Iggesund Paperboard Full time
About the Automation Engineer Role:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering and developing asset category management roadmaps, supporting the planning and scheduling process, and contributing to the mill's overall reliability programme.

The ideal candidate will possess strong PLC and DCS skills, with experience in implementing solutions for automation asset categories to address obsolescence, improve spare parts management, competence, and supplier relationships.

You will work closely with engineering, contractors, specialists, and suppliers to support planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance and technical assistance for Craft and hands-on fault finding using PLC/DCS systems.

Your responsibilities will also include criticality analysis, maintenance strategy, and equipment failure analysis, as well as working collaboratively to develop and implement effective solutions.

We are seeking an individual with a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and excellent knowledge and competence in maintenance engineering. You should also have appropriate training in failure analysis and maintenance strategy, as well as a good understanding of plant processes and equipment.

A competitive salary is offered, along with a fantastic contributory pension plan, private health insurance, life assurance, and 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year.

In addition, you will have opportunities to develop and grow within the company, as well as access to full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance, cycle to work scheme, exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub, and social club with regular events throughout the year.



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