We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Global Automation Engineer to join our busy team based in Kingscourt.
You will be responsible to develop, commission and upgrade automated systems in line with Kingspan engineering standards and support engineering projects throughout the insulated panel division globally.
What will you be doing?
· Design, develop, and upgrade automated systems in line with Kingspan engineering standards globally.
· Provide engineering and controls support to panel plants globally.
· Commission equipment being installed in production lines globally.
· Recommend and support value added improvement initiatives where appropriate.
· To work closely with Production, Quality, Safety to ensure that plant priorities are met.
· Form part of the wider controls team to help implement the yearly global projects roadmap.
· Lead more Junior Automation Engineers through the course of projects and aid in their Development
· Form part of the wider controls team to help implement the yearly global projects roadmap.
· Assist the Global automation manager where applicable in designing and implementing the new Kingspan electrical and controls standards.
· Maintain safe work practices at all times
· Continuously update Documentation and SOPs to ensure projects run efficiently.
· Ensure compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 50001 accreditations and all other certifications currently in place, including CE marking.
o Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures;
o Participate in training as required;
Skills that will help you in the role:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 3 years' experience in a similar environment.
· In-depth Knowledge of PLC's – ideally Siemens S7 300/400/TIA would be beneficial with extensive programming and diagnosis experience in a manufacturing environment.
· Working Knowledge of motion control systems – Ideally Siemens Simotion/Sinamics drive or similar motion systems.
· In-depth Knowledge of SCADA and Line reporting systems experience - ideally Siemens WINCC.
· Experience installing, fault finding on and configuring automation networks such as Industrial Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet etc.
· Experience in the design and installation of electrical control systems.
· Be enthusiastic, effective, passionate, and productive. Show dedication to the job in hand, and work hard to deliver it efficiently.
· Be consistent, credible, and reliable. Have the courage, to be honest.
· 'Can do' attitude, get things done, persistent and never ever gives up.
· Continually looking to develop oneself.
· Champion the customer's requirements at all times.
· Be approachable, authentic, and keeping perspective. Values genuine relationships with colleagues and customers.
· Be consistent, credible, and reliable. Have the courage, to be honest.
· Be enthusiastic, effective, passionate, and productive. Show dedication to the job in hand, and work hard to deliver it efficiently.