Automation Engineer
Heineken
- Manchester
- £36,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Manchester Brewery
Contract: PermanentClosing Date: 13th May 2024. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don't delay!HEINEKEN UK is the nation's leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch's to Birra Moretti and many more.Are you looking for your next chapter? At HEINEKEN UK, we make great beers and ciders, however also offer exciting and dynamic careers. Take a look at our open roles to find out if we've got the opportunity for you. We're looking for people to help us evolve for the future. If you're ready to brew a better career, apply today.What's the role?
This role will maintain our site automation network, hardware & software, delivering increased plant efficiency/reliability along with reduced costs. This includes monitoring and modifying existing process control systems and PLC code to optimise operational performance as well as providing technical support to the maintenance technicians - acting in the role of coach/mentor for our engineering team, helping to increase knowledge of automation systems across the site.At Manchester the Utilities, Beer Production and Packaging areas are controlled and monitored using both Rockwell & Siemens PLCs, and a range of different SCADA systems, comprising BrewMaxx by ProLeit, AVEVA InTouch, Rockwell FactoryTalk ViewSE & GE iFIX, plus a range of OEM specific HMIs mainly on PanelView Plus and WinCC Comfort panels.The automation infrastructure is made up of a fully resilient managed network and the latest visualisation technologies to provide a robust and flexible environment.The 150 plus PLCs range from early Allen Bradley SLC & PLC5 to the latest Rockwell ControlLogix processors with Siemens S7-400s on the BrewMaxx systems and S7-1200s on our newest Blade & BrewLock production line.Communications between SCADA to PLC, and PLC to PLC, is predominantly by EthernetIP or ProfiNet depending on the system. IO Level networks employed on site comprise EthernetIP, ASi, Profibus DP, Remote IO, DeviceNet and ControlNet.You'll be compensated with a call-out payment as well should you be required beyond your contracted hours.What are we looking for?
You'll have either an Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience/HND. You'll need a working knowledge of network architecture standards and ideally have a good understanding of ISA-95 automation standard. You'll be given the opportunity to work on this state of the art equipment along with a focus on your personal development.Our Benefits:As part of the team, along with your salary you'll also receive;
- An annual bonus,
- Company funded Private Medical Healthcare,
- double matched pension (up to 10%),
- 35 days holiday
- A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
- Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.