Automation Engineer in Beccles

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle.

As part of our world-class, performance-focused team you’ll work in a dedicated role of automation including all aspects of maintenance, preventive maintenance programs and breakdowns, and a supporting role with C.I. projects and refurbishment as required where machine safety systems are correct for the environment and safe working practices are paramount. Reporting to the Automation Lead.

As part of the Automation Team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Modernising PLC platforms and integrated control systems with a demonstrable ability to problem solve and write code.
• Integration of technology within new and existing systems including process control, end-of-line automation, data acquisition, vision and validation systems.
• Reading and updating Schematics and Documentation.
• Design Contribution, Delivery & Commissioning of manufacturing capability.
• Automation & Electrical Obsolescence mitigation.
• Proactively implementing sustainable ways of working to ensure asset capability, availability and performance.
• Keeping up to date with the latest automation and systems technology.
• Identifying opportunities to optimise and improve through the adoption and integration of automation.
• Working with project teams and OEMs to influence design improvement.
• Work to set a program of preventative and autonomous maintenance.
• Reactive to breakdowns as required by Automation Lead.
• To complete all tasks in accordance with the relevant work procedures.
• Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and professionally.
• Communicating all relevant information to the Automation Lead.
• Any other tasks requested to aid the efficient running of the engineering environment.
• To ensure that the work area is maintained in a safe and clean condition in accordance with site BRC and 6S standards and always being mindful of H&S requirements.
• Undertake tasks following the EHS Policies with due regard to the health and safety of themselves, their co-workers and visitors, following Company Safe Working Practices and all hygiene rules.
• Alert management immediately of any significant changes to business risks and internal controls effectiveness and any breach thereof.

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Education: GCSE Grades 4/C or above, minimum L3 Engineering qualification which includes or have a separate electrical qualification.

Skills/Experience: Experience of production equipment, lines and packaging systems, H&S knowledge incl machine safety regulations and legislation. Experience of working on inverters, servo drives and HMI panels.

Personality/Attributes: Adaptable, manages risk, accountable, reliable, plays for Team Amcor and does the right thing.

Additional Requirements: Computer literate on MSO applications, strong communication skills.