About Us:
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer with a special purpose machinery background, ideally within the packaging industry. Who will be responsible for producing PLC and HMI code for the equipment and production lines that we supply. Working closely with our mechanical and electrical design to ensure that we fulfil the project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner. While providing an exceptional customer experience by achieving our Operational Excellence goals of on-time shipment, zero warranty and vertical start-ups at our customers facility.
Responsibilities:
Support and promote good teamwork within and outside of engineering, and act in line with the company’s
policies and values
Responsible for the Design & Development of new Control Systems
Upgrading of Existing Equipment & Integration with new Automation / Controls
Conduct site surveys & participate technical meetings on customer sites
Development of Functional, Detailed and Software Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications
PLC (including safety) / HMI Programming – Siemens, Rockwell & others as applicable
System design and creation of required robot, PLC and HMI programming using IEC 61131-3 languages
Ensure all engineering produced complies with the relevant Directives and Harmonised standards
Perform design and machinery risk assessments to ISO 12100. Implementing countermeasure for identified risks
Ensure that all relevant documentation is included in the CE technical file
Ensure customer documentation accurately reflects supplied machinery and is complete by the required date
Participate in Internal and Customer PDI’s
Sign Off equipment and projects as ready to ship. Confirming that they are fit for purpose, complete and tested
Start up, commission and fault find equipment on our customers sites and support them remotely as required
Ensure that the latest version of the equipment software is uploaded and identified on the company network
Review site reports daily for assigned products & projects, and ensure any support is given as a matter of urgency
Support the Production, Field Service and Customer Service departments as and when required
Support our commercial team & customers, using your technical expertise to find innovative solutions
Assist Applications with technical solutions and input on expected timelines
Ensure that assigned tasks are completed within agreed timelines and in a cost-effective manner
Identify, and support process & product improvements. Utilising L3 tools
Support innovation and new product line integration
Allocate time engineering to relevant MO through ATM and complete timesheet daily (target absorption 90%)
Ensure that expense forms are completed, and receipts submitted to finance within a month
Ensure that assigned work areas are kept tidy, free from hazards and always customer ready
Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, current legislation and BWIS company policies & procedures
Ensure safety glasses and shoes are always worn in the assembly areas along with addition PPE when required
Travel to customer sites and other business locations, which may be at short notice and require overnight stays
Be available & have flexibility to work overtime on evenings and weekends when it is required
Attend training courses to support your duties and development. Which may not be held at Doncaster and
require travel both in the UK or overseas
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
2+ years’ experience in Controls & Automation,…