Principal Automation Engineer

Permanent Position

Position Summary

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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