Automation Engineer

Cork
€70,000 - €80,000
Automation Engineer – Cork
GxP are delighted to bring this role to the market on behalf of our Cork based client. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working with Medical Device manufacturing equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To grow the Automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost effective and competitive assembly options.
  • Support Business development team to win new business in product development space.
  • Project Manage when required new product development/introduction projects.
  • Manage the development of Automation systems for new and existing products.
  • Work with customers and potential customers to promote Company in the area of Automation for improved manufacturing.
  • Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines.
  • Work closely with Corporate Design team on product options for Cork facility.
  • Support customer visits.
  • Provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams
  • Ensure the smooth introduction of new products in a high-volume production environment.
  • Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Enhancing and showcasing the site's automation capabilities by keeping up to date on the latest technologies and introducing these technologies to Cork site where applicable.
  •  Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing integration partners, development builds to full production.
  • Build relationships with other sites in relation to Automation initiatives and best practices.
  •  Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and supporting new business opportunities.
  • Support Engineering Builds.
  • Provide DFM on New Product Developments
  • Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines in support of Manufacturing as and when required.
 
 PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
 ESSENTIAL:   
  • NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation related discipline)
  • 3/5 years’ experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment.
  • Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills.
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing.
  • Good communication and influence skills.
  • Customer facing experience.
  • Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills.
  • Good communication and influence skills.
  • Good knowledge an advantage regarding the following areas: PLC programming, Pneumatics, Robotics, Product assembly techniques. Label Applicators, Laser Marking, Tooling Design (pallets, robot grippers, nests etc..).
DESIRABLE:      

  • 6-sigma green belt
  • Lean practice implementation
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Project Management Qualification