Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to expand on your Technician experience with world class Automation equipment? Then we have the role for you.
* Manages and supports the existing Automation infrastructure for optimal performance and minimized downtime.
* Collaborates with the IT Group, Application Group, and External Technical Resources to provide comprehensive support of all Automation and Information Systems and Technologies.
* Provides Final Third Level support on all technical issues.
* Provides solutions, which implement industry best practice to deliver improved productivity, quality and efficiency throughout the organization.
* Installs and deploys systems, software and peripherals as required, liaising with external vendors and service contractors as appropriate. Sources appropriate equipment and services through appropriate liaison with purchasing department.
* Provides technical direction for all new infrastructure developments, in agreement with the Engineering Manager. Benchmarks system performance and provides regular reports.
* Interfaces with Corporate Information Systems on standards, support, and new infrastructure developments. Perform system backups and recovery.
* Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software and other applications.
* Provides regular reports to Management and delivers projects within agreed time-frames and budgets. Documents all aspects of system support including all procedures to ISO standards.
* Provides innovative inputs to new production lines in the areas of control, data collection, motive power, robotics, vision systems and communications.
* Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer networks, including LANs, WANs, and intranets.
Qualifications:
* Degree/Diploma (Level 7/8) in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-4 years' relevant experience in Medical Devices or suppliers.
* Experience required with PLC programming, in-line vision systems, barcode systems, network topology, PC application software, Remote I/O, systematic troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
* Knowledge of electrical systems
* Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive Technology Experience of TCP/IP and Wide Area Network architectures.
* Programming of Allen-Bradley Controllogix5000 and PLC5 Visual Basic applications.
* Equipment and Software Validation, FAT/SAT.
* An ability to demonstrate a high level of technical ability, with hands on approach to solving
* technical issues
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team Someone who is Resourceful,
* hands-on and enjoys a challenge Knowledge of robotics, vision system and debugs analysis Good analytical skills
* Good risk assessment methodology