The Automation Engineer position at Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust in Chesterfield, UK, involves providing technical support across various electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines. The role requires expertise in programming and configuring control systems, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams
Job Summary
The role involves providing technical support across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines at production sites.
Candidates will configure and program controllers using Siemens and Allen Bradley systems while developing HMIs for operator use.
The position requires leading automation projects, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement to reduce downtime.
Matching Summary
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The Automation Engineer position at Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust in Chesterfield, UK, involves providing technical support across various electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines. The role requires expertise in programming and configuring control systems, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Siemens Simatic Manager and TIA Portal
Allen Bradley hardware programming
SEW Drive and servo drive configuration
Profinet and Profibus bus systems
AutoCAD for electrical diagrams
HMI development for operators
PLC troubleshooting and debugging
Nice-to-have
Project management coordination skills
Cross-functional team collaboration
Training apprentices and engineers
Risk assessment experience
Continuous improvement initiatives
Key Requirements
Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley automation hardware
Proficiency in Profinet and Profibus bus technologies
Ability to create 2D CAD drawings and circuit diagrams
Knowledge of SEW Drive technology and servo drives
Strong troubleshooting skills for PLC and robotic programs