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Senior Automation Engineer

Glenrothes, UK
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Company: RAYTHEON

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Negotiable

The Role - What You Will Do:

  • System Design & Development: Create and optimize automated systems, including Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and SCADA systems for manufacturing and testing.

  • Process Optimisation: Lead "cradle to grave" projects (from bid to commissioning) to improve safety, cycle time, and cost through automation.

  • Process Automation: Develop workflows and tooling to automate routine operational tasks, ensuring they are consistent, repeatable, and scalable.

  • Programming & Controls: Develop and optimise programs for PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley), industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems.

  • Infrastructure Management: Provision and optimize infrastructure, often utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.

  • Testing & Validation: Lead the commissioning of robotic cells and assembly systems; perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and ensure compliance with safety standards i.e. ISO 9001 or AS9100.

  • Observability & Support: Maintain platform observability and respond to incidents through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve service efficiency.

  • System Integration: Designing and implementing interfaces between MES (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Rockwell Pharmasuite), ERP systems (like SAP S/4HANA), and shop-floor automation like PLC/SCADA systems.

  • Recipe & Workflow Design: Authoring and testing Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and manufacturing recipes following ISA-95/ISA-88 standards to ensure efficient production.

  • Data Management: Developing data pipelines and dashboards for real-time monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, and OEE.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Controls) is standard.

  • Experience: Solid experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within highly regulated sectors (Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, FMCG).

  • MES Platforms: Experience with systems like Emerson Syncade, Siemens Opcenter, or Apriso.

  • Industrial Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal, FANUC.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or C++, along with scripting in PowerShell or Bash. Proficiency in SQL (for database queries), VB Script, XML, or Java.

  • Industrial Networks: Knowledge of OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, and database administration.

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