Senior Project Automation

4 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom More Years Limited Full time

Years is entering a new phase of automation - where ideas turn into machines, and engineering vision becomes production reality. This role is built for a rare type of engineer: a hands‑on doer who can take a verbal idea, sketch it, design it, spec it, fabricate it, wire it, program it, and commission it into a fully functioning automation system. You'll be the driving force behind Years' next-generation automation systems. From inline washers to precision dosing rigs, from control panels to sensor networks, you will architect and physically build smart automation that increases uptime, reduces operator load, and scales our production capability. Responsibilities Turn verbal concepts into engineered automation solutions (sketch design build commission) Design mechanical components including frames, brackets, guards, housings, jigs and assemblies Specify sensors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, control hardware, safety devices and fabrication requirements Fabricate components using welding, cutting, bending and machining where required Build and wire control panels including PLCs, VFDs, safety circuits and instrumentation Program PLCs and HMIs to deliver reliable, safe and user‑friendly automation sequences Develop functional specifications, control philosophy and documentation for new systems Prototype automation ideas quickly and iterate in live production environments Commission new systems end‑to‑end including testing, validation and operator handover Support wider engineering projects, installations and continuous improvement activity Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, electrical and mechanical safety requirements Qualifications Strong hands‑on automation and controls engineering experience Ability to design and build full systems end‑to‑end - mechanical, electrical and control PLC and HMI programming capability (Siemens, Schneider, Allen‑Bradley or similar) Mechanical fabrication skills including welding, cutting, bending and assembly Competence in LV electrical work, panel building and safe isolation Experience selecting sensors, actuators, pneumatics and instrumentation Ability to turn incomplete ideas into fully engineered working solutions Practical problem‑solving mindset with fast prototyping ability Comfortable working in fast‑paced FMCG or manufacturing environments Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams Ownership mentality - able to deliver projects independently from concept to commissioning Benefits Extensive health care cover including full cancer coverage and a choice of hospitals or consultants (AXA top package) Annual £250.00 Learning & Development budget for courses, books or other self‑learn activities Annual £100.00 Wellbeing budget Up to 2 weeks working abroad per year (selected roles) Monthly recognition through our Yappa of The Month programme 1 Volunteer day per year - dog themed or not: it's your choice Subsidised employee groups - from five a side to padel there's loads to get involved in or the chance to start up your own group Quarterly subsidised team events from Axe throwing, crazy golf to cocktail making Exclusive discounts on Years and Years treats for yourself and friends/family Lunch & Learn programme - from dog first aid to financial savviness we've got sessions planned to cover all kinds of topics Casual dress Your birthday off or different day if it falls on a non‑working day Ability to sell any unused holiday back to Years at the end of the Holiday Year (maximum 1 working week) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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