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Automation Engineer - Robotic Sytems Programming and Commissioning
Position Statement
This is a programming and commissioning role, the main role will be focused on implementing software on our systems and all aspects of install/commissioning both at Granta and at customers sites. This role will likely include approximately 60% of time on customer sites.
Performance Objectives
1. To be responsible for programming and commissioning of our systems
2. To assist with customer support visits and calls
3. To meet agreed deadlines for commissioning of equipment and systems
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Carry out full system commissioning which can include software, mechanical and electrical competence
2. Carry out site installation, software integrations and commissioning
3. Deliver customer training
4. Offer technical support both remotely and on site for engineers and clients
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Meeting daily project task commitments.
2. Task checklist completion on our quality management system.
3. Integration and cooperation with other team members
Software knowledge and level of proficiency
Microsoft Excel
Reasonable understanding
Microsoft Outlook
Reasonable understanding
Microsoft Access
Reasonable understanding
PLC programming - ideally in structured text (Beckhoff)
Good understanding and experience
App writing – C++/C#
Beneficial
Robot Programming
Good understanding and experience
Qualification / Certificates / Licenses
1. Clean driving licenses
2. Good general education to at least A Level standard, including Maths and Physics or similar subjects
Essential Selection Criteria
1. Positive attitude, prepared for open thinking and change.
2. Able to work as part of a team
3. Good mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude
4. Experience of working with programs for automated machinery
5. Willing to travelling all over UK and stay away from home for on site work (expenses paid +£50 per night)
Ideal Selection Criteria
1. Experience with programming PLC’s for automated machinery
2. Experience with creating electrical designs for machinery
3. Experience with commissioning machinery
4. Electrical training and qualification
5. KUKA or other robot programming training and experience