Automation Engineer

Our client is a world leader in the design and production of energy-efficient optical switches for fiber optic networks.

• Educated in an engineering subject to degree level
• 3+ years’ experience in automated assembly environments
• Familiarity with 6 Sigma, LEAN manufacturing methodologies, and Industry 4.0 technologies, including BI and SPC tools
• Experience in programming electro-mechanical control systems
• Experience in sequencing software and control systems
• Proven ability to develop new assembly processes and to transfer the processes to manufacturing
• Able to conceptualize assembly and automation methods and to understand interactions between components, processes and product performance
• Ability to read automatic, pneumatic and electrical diagrams
• Very good spoken and written English
• Able to deploy numerical, experimental and statistical problem-solving abilities

• Development, transfer to manufacturing and continuous improvement of automated assembly equipment to provide improved capacity, quality, yields and cost
• Hands-on technical support of automated processes at manufacturing location
• Specification of new equipment and development of new processes, including co-working with assembly equipment vendors
• Performing assessment of new equipment and processes
• Project management support for new processes and equipment introduction