As our Principal Automation Engineer, you will:
Drive a culture of automation, innovation and continuous innovation.
Have technical oversight of multiple automation projects and will provide support, where required, for engineers developing and implementing projects, while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automated systems.
Have a deep technical expertise, be a strategic thinking, and have strong leadership capabilities to develop and implement automated solutions that enhance our operational efficiency and product quality.
Devise, lead and manage engineering programs from concept through to production readiness.
Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
What you will do:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
Develop technical solutions to complex technical problems where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Lead the design and implementation of automation strategies across projects.
Lead design, development, testing & refinement of automated system, sub-system & component.
Support code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. Develop and maintain automation frameworks and tools to streamline processes.
Develop documentation for automated systems to allow for standardisation, e.g. Dynamic URS, simplified change control for automated systems, Automation systems specifications which meet the requirements of the different standards.
Be a Technological expert, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances
Become Technical leader of engineers working on the Automated systems. Oversee automation projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
What you will need:Required
BS in Engineering Level 8 Honours Degree
A minimum of 8 years automation engineering/systems experience.
Preferred
Strong understanding of automated control systems such as Allen Bradley & Siemens, robotics, and industrial automation. Proven experience with automation tools (e.g., PLC, SCADA, HMI).
Demonstrable ability to lead significant projects and initiatives
To be a Technological expert, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances, Capable of technically leading a multi-disciplined team.
To be a confident and effective decision maker, with a proven technical leadership ability to negotiate and influence others.
Experience in Automated Packaging, Blasting, Linishing, Polishing, deburring & Masking desirable.
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Travel Percentage: None