Automation Engineer

Are you an experienced Automation or Robotics Engineer, looking for an amazing opportunity to be integral in the growth of our business by being responsible for implementing projects and the programming, testing and commissioning of our manufacturing technology?

We're hiring an Automation Engineer for our Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics site in St Helens. This is a newly created role where you will have the responsibility for implementing automation into a site where we've traditionally used manual processes, to enable us to increase production and become more efficient.

The Automation Engineer is a stand-alone role working within the engineering function on site. You will project manage initiatives from conception to commissioning and continue to seek opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes, and reduce costs.

Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland. Our mission is to lead the industry with ceramic and refractory solutions that reduce our customers' environmental impact, enhance efficiency and performance, and promote a culture of sustainability.

This is a Monday-Friday role based on our site in St Helens. We can offer some flexibility on start and finish times. We're offering a competitive salary, plus bonus, pension, and many flexible benefits including healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience as an automation or robotics engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial control systems. Siemens S7 would be ideal
• Project Management experience: Prince 2 certification or similar would be advantageous
• A data-driven person who can analyse data to improve efficiency and capacity in production and distribution.
• A safety-conscious professional who will consider and factor in operational safety in the delivery of all projects. Formal training in managing safety would be an advantage.
• Minimum level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

What you will be doing:

• Identify and implement automation solutions to improve productivity and efficiency
• Lead automation and digital CAPEX projects end to end
• Manage suppliers, contractors etc. Negotiate quotes
• Standardise controls systems and automation architecture
• Act as a H&S ambassador, ensure all solutions improve safety and reduce risk.
• Be the subject matter expert, collaborate with wider site teams and SLT.

Are Saint-Gobain and Abrasives inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!