Lead Automation Engineer

Slough Source: WhatJobs

£52,000–£64,000

Lead Automation Engineer

Job Title: Lead Automation Engineer

Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £58,000 (DOE) + company annual bonus (performance based)

Shift: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Sector: Automated Manufacturing

Job Role of the Lead Automation Engineer A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed has come to the forefront for a strong Lead Automation Engineer to join a busy, automated manufacturing site. This is an ideal role for a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking ownership of site automation, driving reliability, and leading from the front.

As the Lead Automation Engineer, you will be the go-to person for electrical breakdowns, automation faults, PPMs and inspections, while providing technical support across the site and helping improve equipment reliability.

The role is roughly 80% electrical / 20% mechanical (fluctuating with business needs), with an element of facilities maintenance as required.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Strong electrical fault-finding and automation capability (role is heavily electrical)
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (automated/fast-paced ideal)
Comfortable taking ownership of breakdowns and improving reliability
Ability to support/lead engineers on shift (hands-on leadership)

Requirements for the Lead Automation Engineer

Leading electrical breakdown response and complex fault-finding
Carrying out PPMs, inspections, and planned maintenance
Fault finding across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Reading electrical drawings and diagnosing control system issues
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability upgrades
Supporting facilities maintenance as/when required

Typical fault areas

Typical fault areas: motors, sensors, contactors/relays, inverters, PLC fault-finding (Siemens S5 / FF), hydraulics/pneumatics, bearings/belts/chains.