Automation Engineer

Wiltshire - c£35,000

Medical device manufacturer in Wiltshire is seeking an Automation Engineer to manage the specification, purchase, installation and validation of new automated equipment, and to provide fault identification, correction/process improvements on existing equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Selection and management of suppliers

- Specification of automated equipment and service requirements

- Identify and implement process improvements (efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness)

-Management of activities in accordance to schedule and budget.

- Keep awareness of new technologies in PLCs

- Fully document trials/validations and work in accordance with internal procedures, GMP and Regulatory Controls.

- Ensure safe working environment is maintained.

- Keep abreast of technological developments in automation engineering.

- Carry out specific projects as directed by the Engineering or Production Manager.

- For leading Six Sigma Green/Black Belt projects.

- Writing of validation protocols and validation reports

- Programming of various PLC systems

- Compile specifications, protocols, reports and procedures.

- Identify equipment maintenance requirements.

- Problem analysis and risk assessment

- Compile project plans and budgets

- Equipment installation, commissioning and validation

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED;

- Two years experience within high volume automated manufacturing environment.

- Programming of PLCs.

- Working to project plans and validation protocols.

- Proven track record of procuring and installing automated equipment.

- Design of automated equipment.

- Problem analysis, fault finding on manufacturing machines.

- Basic knowledge of control systems.

- Basic knowledge of GAMP and relevant regulatory standards.

- Project Planning and Budgetary control.