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We are fortunate to still be enjoying a period of global growth as more and more factories are recognising the benefits factory automation can bring. Additionally, our acquisition by JBT Corporation has opened up new markets leading to a strong uptake in interest in our solutions, with substantial orders being taken not only in the UK, but also by our subsidiaries in Chicago and Melbourne.
We are currently recruiting for several positions within our UK team.
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Project Engineer - North East
AutoCoding Systems Ltd (ACS) is an industry leading specialist software/automation company, which specialises in device automation and data integrity solutions in and around the packaging line environment. Working with Blue Chip and World Wide Brands in the Food & Beverage/FMCG sectors our solutions typically involve integration to the clients IS systems for planning and ERP type interfacing.
Our continuing achievements include expansion into Europe and our business continues to grow with prestigious new contract wins there are real opportunities to fulfil your potential on an international scale.
We pride ourselves in fostering a genuine team culture, only employing the brightest minds and work collaboratively across different functions to deliver world class projects.
The Opportunity …
Role Summary
To support significant client demand and strategic partnerships for our AutoCoding System we require a new member of our project engineering team. The day to day duties will be varied in composition including management of customer communications and leadership of project activity, installation of hardware on customer sites, supporting end-users, working with integrators, and conducting site training. The role will also include deployment of software and configuration of systems both remotely via VPN and from clients’ sites throughout the UK and Europe, with the possibility of travel to USA and rest of the world.
To support the growth of the business ACS is seeking to employ a project engineer who will undertake and lead the roll-out of software and hardware systems to the customer base.
As a project Engineer, your role will include
- Acting as onsite project lead, for co-ordination activities and relevant communication of project tasks.
- Utilising your software, electrical and mechanical skills to install, troubleshoot and support the end to end solution to a high standard and in an efficient time scale.
- Configuring hardware devices such as HMIs, PCs, PLCs, Barcode scanners, Vision equipment and industrial coders.
- Fault find on Ethernet and RS232, using electrical and software skills.
- Undertake customer training from the basic line operation to full system training.
- Be able to communicate and lead discussions with a wide customer audience.
- Configure the end to end solution to enable integration from line side through to ERP/ MES type systems.
- Conduct project analysis such as packaging, hardware and system implementation surveys.
- Liaise with the development and solutions teams within the company to allow thorough testing of new devices before drivers are released to site engineers and integrators.
- Identify and escalate issues to relevant departments when necessary.
- To be part of the Out of Hours rota and take calls from customer sites and resolve issues.
Required Skills & Experience
- At least 5 years of experience working in an engineering role, preferably a project engineer.
- Have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in relevant electrical discipline
- Have a minimum of HNC in relevant engineering discipline
- Be able to demonstrate mechanical skills that have been acquired
- Strong appetite to learn and use our own software and 3rd party software systems.
- You will take an innovative approach to problem solving and be able to utilise and share knowledge with others in the team and across the company.
- A basic understanding of TCP/IP networks
- Ability to prioritise issues and escalate when necessary
- End user and project team training skills
- Excellent client facing skills
- You will be flexible and willing to undertake support across the UK, Europe and potentially other areas of the world.
- Full UK passport and UK driving license
Not required but beneficial…
- Knowledge of other Microsoft SQL tools including SSRS, SSAS, SSIS
- Experience of industrial devices and communication protocols
- Experience with project management philosophies such as Prince2, Agile
- PLC skills, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens
- Understanding of Vision devices such as Sick, Cognex, Omron
- Another language – German, Spanish, French
Personal Profile
Self-confidence to challenge assumptions, great attention to detail, team-player, friendly with an enthusiastic service-minded “can do” manner towards colleagues, customers and suppliers. Smartly presented and professional outlook and attitude. Self-motivated and keen to learn.
Reporting
The role will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will involve daily contact with customers both by on-site and via telephone, suppliers and colleagues with respect to infrastructure and system implementation functions.
The role will be based from home, with main activities conducted on site.
Why work at JBT …
Benefits & Remuneration
A highly competitive, above industry standard basic salary
A company car or van, laptop and phone will be made available as part of the role.
A pension scheme is available.
Weekly Payment for Out of Hours, plus an amount per call received
Our objective is to provide high quality automation solutions across packaging line operations for a broad range of industries, including food and beverage. To deliver against our customers’ expectations we need innovative, committed people who are capable of working alone, but just as comfortable working as part of a larger team.