Automation Engineer

7 months ago

Howden, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

Howden Joinery are looking for Automation Engineer to join the Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site at 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. Acting as the site’s technical lead, the post holder will be well versed in fault-finding while delivering on continuous improvement projects across areas of manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

This is a key role within Howdens, whereby the Automation Engineer will work cross-functionally. Therefore, the ability to build trusted working relationships and make decisions that will benefit all concerned is vital to the success of the role. 

What you will be doing as an Automation Engineer:

Organising 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 can offer you as an Automation Engineer:

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

What do you need to qualify for the Automation Engineer:

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.

 #LI-LH1

#hjc24

  • Automation and Control Engineer

    5 days ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Automation and Control Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation and control systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with...

  • Electrical Automation Specialist

    1 week ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Electrical Controls TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Technician to join our Engineering Department in East Yorkshire. This key role involves developing and implementing automation and controls systems to ensure engineering design is robust and reliable.The successful candidate will act as the site's technical lead, taking responsibility...

  • Project Engineer

    1 month ago

    Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Howdens is looking for an experienced and talented Project Engineer to join our Central Engineering Department. As part of this dynamic team, you'll be responsible for the appropriation, specification, design, and scope of a diverse range of capital projects, including capability increase & MOB Projects across our entire group. You will ensure all...

  • Engineering Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Howdens is looking for a highly skilled Engineering Project Manager with experience of end-to-end project management, to join our Central Engineering Department. In this critical role, you will oversee the specification, design, delivery and execution of a wide array of complex capital projects, including capability enhancement initiatives and MOB Projects,...

  • Controls Technician

    2 months ago

    Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Howden Joinery is looking for a Controls Technician to join the Engineering team at our Manufacturing Site in Howden, East Yorkshire.   As a Controls Technician, you will be responsible for the development and troubleshooting of our varied controls and automation systems across our manufacturing lines. You will be a member of company’s Controls...

  • Manufacturing Process Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Howdens Joinery are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Development Engineering team based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering the successful candidate an opportunity to join us at a truly exciting time, as we embark on a multibillion-pound strategic growth plan. Reporting to the...

  • Electrical Controls Technician | Weekends

    5 months ago

    Howden, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Howden Joinery is looking for an Electrical Controls Technician to join the Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site in Howden, East Yorkshire. As an Electrical Controls Technician, you will be responsible for the programming and development of automation and controls systems to ensure the engineering design is robust and reliable. Acting as the...

  • Senior Reliability Engineer

    2 months ago

    Howden, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Senior Reliability Engineer  Location - Howden, East Yorkshire  Contract - Permanent  Reporting to - Maintenance Manager  Shift - Days (Monday- Friday)  Howdens Joinery is searching for an experienced and driven Senior Reliability Engineer to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Howden East Yorkshire, and Shape the...

  • Control Systems Engineer

    1 week ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Automation and Control SpecialistWe are looking for an experienced Automation and Control Specialist to join our Engineering Team in East Yorkshire.Your primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and maintain automation and control systems to enhance our manufacturing processes.You will work closely with various teams to drive improvement and...

  • Electrical Controls Specialist

    2 days ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an Electrical Controls Specialist to join our Engineering Department. This key role will be responsible for programming and developing automation and controls systems to ensure robust and reliable engineering design.As an Electrical Controls Specialist, you will act as the site's technical lead, well-versed in fault-finding while...

  • Manufacturing Process Engineer Opportunity

    1 week ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Full time

    Howdens Joinery, the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. Based at our site in East Yorkshire, this permanent position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per year, depending on experience.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Process...

  • Manufacturing Systems Technician

    6 days ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Manufacturing Systems Technician Job SummaryHowdens is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Systems Technician to join their Engineering Department. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation and control systems to ensure the manufacturing process runs efficiently and effectively.The ideal...

  • Manufacturing Technology Developer

    1 week ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

    Electrical Project Development ManagerWe are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Project Development Manager to join our Engineering Department in East Yorkshire.Your main responsibility will be to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of electrical projects to enhance our manufacturing processes.You will collaborate with various teams to...

  • Process Control and Optimisation Expert

    1 week ago

    Howden-le-Wear, Durham, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloping process controls on high-volume automated production processesFacilitating production teams in the implementation of Lean manufacturing toolsSupporting the development of Leader Standard work at all levels within the BusinessThe ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC in an engineering-focused discipline and significant...