Vacancies

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

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

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

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.

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