Industrial Automation Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Groupe VIVESCIA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Specialist to join our team at Groupe VIVESCIA's Southall site in West London.

About the Role

This is a highly skilled and motivated position focused on continuous improvement, delivering effective first-class maintenance support to the factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for displaying a clear shop floor focus, building relationships with production teams, and identifying issues before they arise.

The role requires a strong understanding of control and automation systems, as well as experience in programming PLC, HMI & SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have a high level of competence with IT systems and tools, including Siemens TIA Portal / Unified and Rockwell platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Display a clear shop floor focus, spending 95% of time on the shop floor, building relationships with production teams, and identifying issues before they arise.
  • Ensure all reactive and proactive maintenance is completed 'Right First Time' (RFT), in a timely manner, and according to quality and HSE guidelines.
  • Perform mechanical skills, including full mechanical understanding of power transmission systems, product manufacturing, and transport systems, as well as assisting in in-house fabrication works (milling, welding, etc).
  • Utilize electrical skills, including full diagnostic ability in fault finding of all electrical systems up to and including PLC level, with a preference for Siemens S7 experience. A full ability to understand electrical diagrams is essential.
  • Fault find and program robotics, including Kuka and Fanuc systems, which are essential.
  • Actively participate in lean initiatives, including TPM, and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, always seeking to improve plant performance and reliability.
  • Ensure full compliance on all engineering data systems and be comprehensive in demonstrating root cause analysis skills and a solid fault-finding process on both electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Work on own initiative, making calculated decisions based on an analytical approach, and be able to work flexible hours to accommodate production and business needs.
Requirements
  • Strong engineering background with a thorough technical knowledge of Control, Automation, and Safety Systems and equipment.
  • Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience.
  • Experience in design of control and automation systems, programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems, commissioning, testing, and client support of industrial control systems.
  • A high level of competence with IT systems and tools, including experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified and Rockwell platforms.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including a comprehensive health insurance package, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.



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