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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 provide a creative and problem-solving solution to a range of ground breaking projects. Primarily you will assist in the development of specialist bespoke equipment for the medical devices and FMCG industry sectors. Customer focus is key and you will be liaising daily with a multinational blue-chip client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious software engineer to further their career within a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role you will:

• 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

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 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

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

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 at least ONC level in a relevant discipline – HNC is highly desirable
• 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

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

You will be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the nature of the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.

Main Tasks:

• Be the focal point and expertise within the business unit for all logistics requirements.
• Create packing lists/commercial invoices and/or collection manifests for shipments.
• Communicate effectively on freight logistics movements with internal and external customers and freight partners.
• Review export and import customs entries for accuracy and compliance, liaising with freight providers and customs for any amendments if required.
• Ensure all necessary purchase requisitions are completed and purchase orders issued to freight logistics providers in a timely.
• Input and liaise with project teams to ensure all logistics requirements and potential issues are highlighted and considered at the earliest opportunity.
• Support the wider Supply Chain Team as and when required.
• Ensure quality procedures and working practices are adhered to and constructively suggest where improvements can be made.
• Maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role with international freight
• Experience of MRP/ERP systems
• Knowledge of UK import and export customs
• Experience dealing with air, sea and road freight
• Experience handling / producing transit documentation
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• 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

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

You will be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the nature of the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.

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 at least ONC level in a relevant discipline – HNC is highly desirable
• 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

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

You will be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the nature of the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.

As a Senior Automation Applications Engineer focused on Life Sciences, you will oversee the review of the customer Machine and system requirements, lead the development of the concept, labor and material costs, and risks towards a competitive winning solution. Your role will entail developing an accurate budget and project proposal, aligning key concept points, sequence of operations and mechanical descriptions to create a custom integrated system to meet the customer requirements. When applicable, you will be required to consider the constraints on the proposal due to Life Sciences requirements, and all Medtech validation or GAMP needs.

Responsibilities:

• • Working alongside Account Managers, you will lead the technical engagement with the customer from requirements definition, generating concepts, cost development, and presentation of the proposal.
  • Reviewing customer specifications, URS’s, while engage the customer directly to determine the hot buttons to solve for.
  • Lead & participate in brainstorming sessions, resulting in a winning solution and concept
  • When possible, develop a 2D or 3D concept with the support of engineering
  • Work with the salesperson to support the Account Plan and Win strategy.
    • Create supporting documents as needed to support strategy using company’s core strengths.
  • Develop a defined proposal document that clarifies all customer requirements.
  • Interact with the sales, engineering and management teams to ensure technical alignment.
  • Document technical requirements, project risks, oversee project plans and project change procedures.
    • Identify risks to customer and Convergix, while developing a mitigation strategy for each.
  • Participate in technical advisory roles, as required.
  • Ensure effective handoff to operations for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in department and procedural improvements.
  • Follow a standardized quoting process, utilizing tools to develop cost estimates and verbal descriptions of equipment.
  • Standardized presentations including capture-plans, executive reviews, and customers reviews.
  • Standardized tools used include varying levels of proposal templates, cost worksheet, CAD tools for concept approach, compliance matrices depending on industry and customer and FAT/SAT criteria.
  • Enhance proposals using technical writers and dedicated Simulation/CAD resources.
  • Leveraging cross business expertise and experience via a knowledge-sharing platform, capturing reference machines and SharePoint/MS Teams or other online software package.
  • This role will be remote with travel to customers and the head office in Arbroath, Scotland.

Requirements:

• HND or degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industry experience
  • Preferably in the medical device automation industry
  • Experience with Automation Integration
  • Applications Engineering, Mechanical or Controls Engineering
• Has basic knowledge of:
  • Robotics and end of arm tools
  • Various transport systems, dials, indexing and A-synchronous chassis etc…
  • Misc conveying systems
  • Various bulk feeding systems
  • Precision fluid dispensing
  • Machine Vision Inspection
  • Cure systems Thermal and UV
  • Marking systems, ink, laser
  • Joining technologies, adhesive, ultrasonic, threaded fastening
  • Various packaging systems
  • Traceability,
  • Process Verification and Validation
  • GAMP5 Validation
• Previous machine design experience is a plus
• Ability to develop realistic timing diagrams, throughput calculations and validation.
• Experience in Quoting, Sales and Customer Interaction is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical design drawings and Customer Part Prints.
• Ability to develop basic CAD concepts.
• Understanding of Electrical & Pneumatic controls architecture preferred.
• Successfully work with project teams and customers to design and estimate complete systems.
• Recognize and determine cost factors, such as timelines, materials, labor, tooling, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

You will be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the nature of the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.

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.
• Carry out fault finding, repairs and recommendations in a timely manner without compromising health and safety or quality.
• 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.
• Support other departments or carry out any other duties required as and when business requirements dictate.
• 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.
• Always carry out a safe working practice.
• Protect and support the Company’s reputation in public with customers, suppliers, and other interested parties.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

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.

What we expect from you:

• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A positive and determined work ethic.
• A professional approach.
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do.
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance.
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising AGR customer service.

You will be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the nature of the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the post would be eligible for re-evaluation.