Automation Engineer

Hertfordshire - Salary up to £35,000 + excellent benefits

An international technology manufacturer based in Hertfordshire is seeking an Automation Engineer.

The main purpose of this role is to plan, design, supervise and coordinate both capital and non-capital engineering projects supporting manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Regional Project Engineering Manager your duties will also include:

1. Supervising and instructing the work of engineering peers and external contractors involved in Projects
2. Developing project scope reports, equipment specifications, bid requests, scheduling cost estimates, and preparing CAPEX requests.
3. Working within the scope and budget of projects.
4. Ensuring all equipment is ordered, delivered and commissioned on time.
5. Conducting and directing studies determining requirements of new/modified equipment, systems and facilities in both capital and non-capital projects.
6. Supervising and directing the design, installation, start up and debug of new/modified equipment and facilities.
7. Ensuring all AS Built information is completed within 30 days of project completion.
8. Ensuring projects are completed in accordance with site Health and Safety practices.

Successful candidates should have an engineering degree (or equivalent); be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of PLC programming and Graphic Interface Software and have a basic understanding of CAD. Experience with robotics, servo systems, power transformers, emergency power systems and variable frequency drivers would be advantageous. The role requires previous experience with the design and installation of automated manufacturing machinery and a good understanding of manufacturing practices. The successful candidate will have a flexible, multi-tasking approach to work, ensuring that projects and business priorities are met in a timely fashion. With a strong team focus you will have the ability to communicate with people throughout the business and enjoy working as part of a team as well as working independently when required. For this role, there will be the requirement for international travel.

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