Software Engineers
Location: Arbroath, Ballymena or Aylesbury
You will provide a creative and problem-solving software development solution to a range of ground breaking projects. Customer focus is key and you will be liaising daily with a multinational blue-chip client base.
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Main tasks:
- Be responsible for the creation and development of machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects.
- Deliver control and safety systems which comply with the appropriate national and international standards
- Programming and commissioning of various robots
- Test and debug software applications and produce detailed test plans
- Produce software documentation
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members
- Be responsible for testing within the factory test and on customer sites
- Be part of a team dedicated to delivering projects to plan and budget
Requirements:
- HNC/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering.
- Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering machine control system projects to required timescale and budget
- Experienced in automation and production machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approach.
- Experience working with PLC and software applications.
- Experience of working with vision systems
- Ideally knowledge and experience of some of the following:
- Robotic systems
- HMI development
- Ethernet devices
- PC based systems
- Communications protocols (e.g. TCP/IP)
- Configuration of networks
- Motion control equipment
- Ideally the ability to code in visual basic and or C++
- A highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customers
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
- A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
- The ability to work on your own initiative
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Arbroath, Ballymena or Aylesbury
You will be responsible for the creation and development of mechanical design solutions from concept to completion for special purpose automated machinery projects.
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Main Tasks
- Be responsible for the creation and development of design solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects
- Produce technical documentation for production, installation and service
- Provide quotation support through drawings, concepts and budgets
- Produce accurate BOMs
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and team members
- Coach and mentor other engineers in the fulfilment of their role
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure that product performance, reliability and cost expectations are met
Requirements
- Industry experience in special purpose / automation / production / packaging machinery design, ideally with a hands-on approach
- Qualified to degree or HND level in a relevant discipline
- A highly commercial approach with the ability to work directly with customers
- An inquisitive mind and ideally able to take a design from concept to completion
- Ability to meet deadlines, co-ordinate activities, and provide progress updates on a regular basis to Project Managers
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
Technical Skills
- Autodesk Inventor (Or Alternative 3D systems)
- Autodesk AutoCad
- Complex mechanism design
- Cam design
- Pneumatic systems
- Robotic system design
- Industrial sensors
- Design documentation
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Arbroath, Ballymena or Aylesbury
Working as part of the Design Team, you will design electrical solutions for specialist bespoke equipment for the medical devices and FMCG industry sectors.
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Main Tasks:
- Electrical design
- Provision of technical guidance
- Service support including the possibility of overseas travel
- Commissioning, on-site installation and customer acceptance
- Research and development of new electrical systems and projects
- Recommendation/procurement of electrical parts.
- Creation of design documentation
- Liaising with other departments/sub-contractors to co-ordinate on projects
Requirements:
- HND / degree in electrical/electronic engineering
- Experience of electrical systems design, commissioning and support preferably in a machine building environment
- A good knowledge of PLC programming
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to electrical control systems
- AutoCAD experience.
- Good numeracy and computer skills
- An understanding of manufacturing processes
- Excellent time management skills
- Attention to detail and understanding of the importance of accuracy/quality
- The ability to work and collaborate as part of a team.
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
Apprentice Mechatronics Technician
Location: Ballymena
With an AGR Automation Apprenticeship, you will learn the skills needed to become a fully qualified Mechatronics Technician and begin your career with a business which has an unrivalled reputation globally as a leading designer and manufacturer of high speed automated machinery.
Our four-year programme combines on-the-job training with day-release academic study at Northern Regional College, Ballymena, and a wage throughout the apprenticeship, even while you’re studying.
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Requirements
Applicants must have obtained or be expecting to achieve a minimum of 4 GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent including Maths, English and at least one science (ideally physics) or technical subject.
A Higher Level Apprenticeship may be available for candidates achieving the required A-Level results.
We’re looking for those people who can:
- Work hard toward the completion of all college work
- Work as a team to develop problem solving and communication skills
- Show a commitment to a career in engineering
- Demonstrate a flexible and dedicated attitude towards the apprenticeship and their future career.
Technical Author
Location: Arbroath
This is an exciting role within a developing and growing business which has an unrivalled reputation globally as a leading designer and manufacturer of high-speed automated machinery.
Working in a dedicated team of industry professionals you will create manuals and technical documentation for a range of special purpose machinery projects.
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Main Tasks:
- Create and maintain instruction manuals and technical documentation in accordance with legislation, machinery directives and quality standards
- Ensure documentation is clear and consistent for both external and internal customers
- Update and re-write existing documentation, when required
- Ensure documentation is kept up to date with engineering changes using document control procedures
- Work across departments to collate information and drawings
- Be part of a team dedicated to delivering projects to plan and budget
Requirements
- Technical writing experience within an engineering environment
- Educated to HNC in Mechanical Engineering, ideally educated to degree level in the same or similar subject
- Knowledge and understanding of machinery directives and CE compliant documentation
- Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings
- An understanding of drawing release and change control processes
- Familiar with CAD systems
- Proficient with MS Office, particularly Word
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
- A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
- The ability to work on your own initiative
Mechanical Technician
Location: Ballymena
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Main Tasks:
- Work as part of a project team with specific duties of mechanical assembly on special purpose industrial automation and robotic systems
- Work efficiently and effectively in build team
- Assist with installation of machinery on customer’s premises (UK and overseas)
- Train apprentices and less experienced staff in appropriate techniques
- Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action
- Ensure procedures and working practices to ISO9001:2015 are adhered to and suggest where improvements can be made
- Promote and ensure good housekeeping practices in and around the facility
- Carry out a safe working practice at all times
- Protect and support the Company’s reputation in public with customers, suppliers and other interested parties
Requirements
- Time served or apprenticeship served mechanical / fitting / assembly technician
- Qualified to HNC level in a relevant discipline
- Ability to work to technical drawings and parts lists
- Ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant environment
- Ideally with basic machining skills to modify parts
- Clear communication skills
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
- A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
- Have a flexible work attitude and be safety conscious
Electrical Technician
Location: Ballymena
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Main Tasks:
- Work as part of a project team with specific duties of assembly and de-bugging on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems.
- Assemble, wire and test control panels and machine wiring to detailed electrical schematic diagrams.
- Provide preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance support for all equipment and on site
- Train apprentices and less experienced staff in appropriate techniques
- Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action
- Ensure procedures and working practices to ISO9001:2015 are adhered to and suggest where improvements can be made.
- Promote and ensure good housekeeping practices in and around the facility
- Carry out a safe working practice at all times
- Protect and support the Company’s reputation in public with customers, suppliers and other interested parties
Requirements
- Time served electrical technician
- Qualified to HNC level in a relevant electrical discipline
- Ability to assemble, wire and test control panels
- Ideally with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant environment
- PLC knowledge would be a benefit but is not essential
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills to create a positive and productive team-oriented environment with all departments
- A proactive and flexible approach to work and be comfortable with a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
- Willing and able to travel to customer sites both nationally and internationally
- Have a flexible work attitude and be safety conscious
Graduate Career Opportunities
- Mechanical Design
- Software Design
- Project Engeering
- Electrical Design
