Automation Engineer
Reading, Berkshire
Up to £65,000 (DOE)

Benefits:
*Discretionary annual bonus.
*Option for hybrid / remote working.
*Subsidised childcare and gym memberships.
We are looking to recruit an Automation Engineer, who will be among the senior staff during the set-up of the new R&D facility in Reading. This role plays a leading part in developing process control applications, making full use of PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:
*Have a leading role in the application of advanced automation principles. This includes the design, specification and validation of equipment and systems for projects of a compelling scope and complexity.
*Develop detailed specifications and engineering documents, including SOPs and operating standards.
*Take responsibility of the industry standard for batch control systems and software development life cycle methodologies.
*Process all change control request as per the already established processes.
*Take a lead in root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities relating to all things EC&I.
*Perform engineering assessments of new product or new technology introductions. Implement any system configuration changes where needed.
*Think outside the box on complex problems. Adapting or modifying technical principles.
What we are looking for in the Automation Engineer:
*Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification.
*Experience in designing, installing and programming automated processes.
*Knowledge of ASTM 2500, S88 and S95.
*Excellent hands-on experience across packages such as SDS, URS IQ, OQ and VSR.
*Experience using ControlLogix PLC and Rockwell Automation Factory Talk.
*Previous experience developing strategies for NPI and NPD.
*Experience in process control and troubleshooting with unit operations.
Get in touch with Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington to discuss further.