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
Electrical Technician
Location: Arbroath
You will work as part of a project team with specific duties of assembly and de-bugging on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems.
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Main Tasks
- 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
CNC Trainees
Locations: Arbroath and Ballymena
Stores Person
Location: Arbroath and Ballymena
As part of our Materials Team you will be responsible for stores and stock control functions. Working from BOM and Pick Lists, you’ll kit all items required either from stock or from procured items. You’ll help control goods in and out of the premises within materials procedures and customer requirements.
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Main Tasks
- To ensure stock control with specific regard to stock levels, allocations, requirements and quality procedures.
- Control Goods-In and Goods-Out of the premises.
- Communicate with team regarding any stock or materials issues.
- Working from Bill of Material and Pick Lists, kit all items required either from stock or from procured items.
- Working from reports, collate goods out with documentation and prepare items for despatch.
- Administer goods-in documentation, highlighting manufactured parts for inspection, inspecting goods, ensuring any discrepancies are reported and distribute to appropriate stock box.
- Ensure procedures and working practices are adhered to and constructively suggest where improvements can be made.
- Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment within the Stores area
- Other reasonable duties as assigned
Requirements
- Experience within stores, ideally gained within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- IT literate and ideally with experience of computerised stock systems
- Ideally a forklift licence or willing and able to undertake training
- Driving licence
- Superb organisational skills with a methodical approach to your work
- High level of attention to detail whilst working at pace
- Excellent prioritisation skills
- Ability to work on our own as well as part of a team
- Reliable and diligent with a strong work ethic
Mechanical Technician
Location: Arbroath
You will work as part of a project team with specific duties of mechanical assembly on special purpose industrial automation and robotic systems.
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Main Tasks
- 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
