Automation Engineer

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Onsite locations:
G  - Chesterfield - G031time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 11 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-156950
** What we do :
** At Sonoco Chesterfield we manufacture composite cans used as packaging mainly for food and powdered beverages.

You have probably seen some of our products on the shelves in the supermarket:
Pringles, the nation’s favourite Bisto, Nestlé Coffee Mate, Slim Fast powdered beverages, Heinz Baby Food, etc...We are aiming to be one of the first fully paperboard cylindrical packing supplier, where our packaging is durable and 100% recyclable
** Purpose of Job:
** Within the operations department and reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, your role is to improve the efficiency and reliability of our plant manufacturing processes by application automation.
** Your day to day job will consist in:
** Supporting the production and engineering team through line breakdowns, supporting fault finding of the root cause and designing the issue out in the shortest period possible.

You’ll be supported by the shift engineer team; the process improvement engineers as well as our operators.

Running Automation projects to plan for continued upgrade of equipment and control systems, ensuring none of our equipment becomes obsolete and out of date.
** You will also be involved in projects and day to day activities in our sister site at Bradford.
** Additional support required for: 5S, SMED,  Centre lining, Process Control Automation, product defect identification systems, component lifespan identification.

Machines installation & qualifications on site:  Factory Acceptance Test, Commissioning, Team Training.

New products introduction : trials of new materials and new products launch support at manufacturing level.
** Role within the company and stakeholder interactions:
** The candidate will report to the site Engineering Manager.

The candidate will have to interact with multiple stakeholders on a day-to-day basis:
Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehouse, Supply Chain..., sister plants (based in Europe), Suppliers The Automation Systems Engineer will be expected to be a subject matter expert and be able to guide/mentor engineers within the business.
** Key Activities
*** provide technical support to all areas daily across electrical, mechanical and automation disciplines.
* Configuration and programming of controllers and visualizations systems using Siemens (Simatic Manager and TIA Portal and WinCC flexible software).
* Project planning and programming of drive technology and servo drives – with emphasis on SEW Drive as well as Allen Bradley systems.
* Development, conception, design and creation of hardware / circuit diagrams.
* Automation troubleshooting following a recognisable troubleshooting process.
* Experience with bus systems and bus technology such as “Profinet” and “Profibus” with knowledge of systems such as ASI bus and CAN bus.
* Project Management and Project Coordination of site automation projects.
* Utilise Auto Cad/Cad systems to maintain documentation updates, producing 2D CAD drawings of control panels, P&IDs and electrical wiring diagrams.
* Provide onsite services to assist in start-up or troubleshooting.
* Support and lead automation activities at both the Chesterfield and Bradford Production Sites.
* Develop HMI’s for operator use.
* Coordinating with cross-functional team(s) to resolve automation issues.
* Write programs for new designed automatic and semi-automatic machines and conveyor systems for Siemens and Allen Bradley hardware.
* Debug and test new or modified PLC and robotic programs on the production floor.
* Conduct comprehensive machine and system testing.
* Ensure the department operates with due regard to current legislation, company and statutory requirements
* Ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment throughout the site
* Installation of production and plant equipment, commissioning, breakdown analysis and repair
* Identify areas in which engineering improvements can be made to increase safety, quality, efficiency, or reduce waste
* Assist…