Job vacancy - Automation Engineer

Position: Automation Engineer
Reference: acsTenau
Location: Hastings
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Automation Engineer

Are you an Automation Engineer with experience in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering? This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their team.

Summary:

The purpose of this role is to be the primary source of technical expertise in the identifying and integrating automation projects /equipment into assembly and other areas of the business. The successful person will carry out wide ranging projects to improve product quality, reliability, reduce component costs and improve manufacturing efficiency. You will be part of a friendly, established team.

Responsibilities:

  • Experienced in machine build and integration of light assembly type applications and other identified areas.
  • Knowledge of assembly Automation usually entail XY tables or robot assembly.
  • Good understanding of Control systems PLCs.
  • Tool making skills are a requirement.
  • Tooling Design experience using solid works.
  • Good understanding of programming Visions system, Robots and PLCs.
  • Creation of detailed work instructions for introduce/new equipment.
  • Provide technical input into the Tool Design and to liaise with tooling subcontractors.
  • Initiate and implement cost reduction and method improvement projects.
  • Ensure that all tooling, gauging and testing requirements are identified prior to production.
  • Ensure that the routed and actual costs of items are the same as or better than estimated costs.

Requirements:

  • Engineering qualified (Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Software, Mechanical)
  • Engineering experience in robotics or relevant Mechanical Engineering,
  • CAD, Solidworks experience
  • Experience with CAD software and/ or rapid prototyping tools.

ACS are recruiting for an Automation Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be an Automation Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as an Automation Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as an Automation Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Automation Engineer role you desire.