Job overview
Our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer who is eager to take the next step in their career and develop into an Automation Engineer.
Company overview
- Working initially as part of the maintenance team, you will be supporting the smooth running of production equipment across injection moulding operations
- This position is ideal for a Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic experience who is keen to develop specialist skills in automation, robotics and PLC/HMI programming
- You will receive a structured training and mentorship to progress into an Automation Engineer role, where you will work on robotic part handling, automated inspection systems, material feeding and secondary processing
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that will invest in your training and development while you gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation technologies
Role responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and optimisation of injection moulding machinery, robotics, and automation systems
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Assist with robot programming (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa) and gain hands-on training in automation integration
- Develop knowledge of vision systems for in-line inspection, defect detection, and measurement (Cognex, Keyence, Omron)
- Work with the maintenance and engineering teams to diagnose faults, reduce downtime, and improve reliability
- Support improvement projects aimed at reducing waste, improving cycle times, and increasing OEE
- Gradually take on responsibility for automation programming, optimisation, and technical documentation as training progresses
- Collaborate with engineers and apprentices, sharing knowledge and developing skills in line with your career path
Benefits/package
- Days role, with occasional weekend work available paid at 1.5x for Saturday and 2.0x for Sunday
- Structured training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to attend company events
Qualifications/experience required
- Experience as a Maintenance Engineering within the injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment
- Hands-on skills working with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Previous exposure to automation, robotics or PLC’s would be highly desirable
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Proficient in programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) would be beneficial
- Experience with working with industrial robots (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa)
- Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Proven track record improving cycle times, reducing waste, and increasing reliability
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