Automation Design Engineer in Worcester

Automation Design Engineer Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and 8am to 2pm Friday £60,000 - £75,000 per annum Worcester with international travel to Europe Our client is a leading manufacturer supplying to customers globally. The work on site is precision manufacturing using a variety of specialist production processes. The purpose of the Automation Design Engineer is to gain an in-depth understanding of the specific automated systems at the manufacturing facility and become the SME for: * Interactive system functionality to the designs of its individual components. * Understand system and component design principles. * Supporting local maintenance during system hardware planned and unplanned maintenance events. * Reverse engineering system components if required. * Modification system components to upgrade functionality. * Integrating components to resurrect system to full operational * availability. Background Needed * Bachelor's degree (BSc) in an engineering discipline, coupled with 3-5 years of practical mechatronics experience within automated assembly environments such as automotive, food & beverage, or general engineering manufacturing. * Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar 2D/3D CAD design software. * Demonstrable experience integrating robotic systems into automated production environments. * Proven capability in designing components for both static and dynamic applications. * Hands-on experience using 2D/3D CAD platforms (including AutoCAD and SolidWorks) alongside offline robot simulation software. * Analytical and solutions-focused approach, with an understanding of statistical reliability and product lifecycle engineering principles. * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities * System Design & Integration: Maintain oversight of the complete system architecture and its individual components, proactively identifying potential performance gaps and developing hardware solutions that support and exceed site uptime objectives. * Robot Programming Support: Collaborate with local automation and programming specialists to ensure the successful integration of hardware components within robot-based systems. * Work closely with equipment suppliers to assess support capabilities and proactively mitigate lead-time risks that could impact operational uptime. * Design, develop, and lead the manufacture of reverse-engineered, modified, or enhanced components to improve system reliability, efficiency, and overall performance. * Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Investigate and resolve mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software-related issues, interpret diagnostic data and error codes, and support maintenance activities and system upgrades. * Define preventative maintenance strategies, including service schedules, target completion times, and planned component replacement programs. * Drive component standardisation projects to improve spare part availability and enable effective inventory pooling across sites. * Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Build effective working relationships with suppliers, maintenance teams, process engineers, and operational stakeholders. * Partner with electrical and mechanical maintenance teams, as well as process engineering functions, to maintain system integrity and deliver hardware solutions that support future process improvements and upgrades. Benefits/Other * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Opportunity to visit world leading complex manufacturing facility in Europe * Onsite secure parking * Pension scheme