Automation Specialist

1 month ago

HowdenleWear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site in Howden, East Yorkshire. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for the programming and development of automation and control systems to ensure the engineering design is robust and reliable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Organise automation, electrical, and PLC design projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and detailed documentation on project completion.
  • Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety, and process efficiency.
  • Develop knowledge of the manufacturing process and operating sequences of the manufacturing processes and cascade with maintenance teams.
  • Develop knowledge and application of automation skills and techniques to drive improvement and cascade with maintenance teams.
  • Implement plant/process development opportunities that improve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
  • Coach and develop the maintenance engineering team members' knowledge of machine control and automation systems.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
  • Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
  • Free daily meal at on-site canteen.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
  • Share save scheme.
  • Exceptional reward and recognition events.
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.
  • 7 days off.
Requirements
  • Time served Electrical Engineer, Automation/Controls apprentice or have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification work experience within an FMCG environment.
  • Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Ability to fault-find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA, Robotics.
  • Knowledge of parameterisation and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
  • Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks.
  • Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic.
  • Delivery of change management activities.
About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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