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Graduate Manufacturing Support Engineer

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Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in the North-East and are looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Support Engineer to the business.

The main purpose of this role is to undertake Industrial Innovation projects, aimed to increase the efficiency and productivity Operations through digital transformation and automation. You will support all Operation Teams with their processes, working alongside the Manufacturing Engineer helping to provide a broad range of skills to assist in implementing improvements. The role will support directly to the Operations Support Manager whilst working closely with the industrial Innovation Support Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Cooperate with all Operational teams to help to identify new Industrial Innovation projects

  • Modify current improvements to bring their effectiveness up to speed

  • Management improvement projects , i.e.

    • Automating manual company processes with the aid of software or robotics

    • Develop ‘live progress’ tracking on production lines and associated KPI’s

    • Introduce automated visual inspection with the aid of cameras

  • Take responsibility for the software and hardware development, establishing robust troubleshooting and maintenance plans

    Skills & Experience Required

    The below are all desirable however would accept some gaps in knowledge if candidate is willing to learn and progress to develop their skills.

  • Understanding of basic wiring diagram, both power/control parts, low voltage power distribution, I/O and PLC connection

  • The ability to understand business concepts

  • Understanding of cloud platforms and API

  • Understanding the Full Stacks (database, python / C++, JavaScript, Cloud System, API)

  • Knowledge of server and network architecture

  • Basic knowledge of Microcontroller Board and/or Industrial PLC, Modbus / BACnet protocols

  • Knowledge of main control algorithm theory, basic knowledge in the computer vision

  • Basic knowledge of Industrial Robots

  • Preferably having 1 year experience software development related to automation project

    Qualifications

  • Degree in relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, Automation Engineering)

  • Desirable to have additional training in any of the following:

    • Industry 4.0 technologies

    • IoT

    • AI

    • Digital Manufacturing

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