Automation Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom fish4.co - Jobboard Full time
Automation Support Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automation Support Engineer to join our team at Muller Milk & Ingredients in Droitwich. As an Automation Support Engineer, you will play a key role in developing systems and people to improve site automation performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide reactive support for site automation issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to production.
  • Own and manage minor automation Capex projects, from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with site and group objectives.
  • Collaborate with the Automation Development team to deliver site projects with automation elements, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Maintain and monitor the use of automation and electrical system software, ensuring version control and compliance with group standards.
  • Liaise with the Automation Development team to provide a site perspective on the ongoing development of group automation and electrical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with group electrical and automation standards for site-delivered projects and general improvement works.
  • Analyze performance data to inform automation OE activity, driving improvements in efficiency and operability within production.
  • Own the site panel risk assessment register, conducting periodic health checks and implementing remedial actions as needed.
  • Provide specialist automation support to site improvement initiatives, leveraging expertise to drive business outcomes.
  • Utilize specialist skills and systems access to validate and analyze site data, supporting quality improvement activities.
  • Encourage engineering-based OE projects, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Support the site roadmaps for Quality, HS, EMS, Engineering, and Autonomous Maintenance.
  • Support improvement activities and events within engineering-owned areas.
  • Maintain awareness of current performance's impact on the bottom line.
  • Deliver on-the-job training to new colleagues, ensuring knowledge transfer and skills development.
Requirements:
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Excellent electrical skills.
  • Ability to work independently on projects.
  • Experience in a similar Automation Engineer role.
  • FMCG industry experience preferred.
  • IT literacy is essential.
Benefits:
  • Up to 10% annual bonus.
  • Healthcare cover.
  • 4x life assurance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • Paid lunch break.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • On-site secure car park.


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