Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage automation elements of technical investment projects, ensuring alignment with Müller's project management and investment processes.
- Act as the Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert) when engaging with suppliers-validating quotes and supporting scope changes.
- Provide technical support to project teams and ensure delivery to agreed specifications and quality standards.
- Design and deliver both complex and less complex automation projects across Müller sites.
- Promote and maintain Müller's automation standards, ensuring compliance and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensure automation architectures align with OT standards.
- Support central engineering and site teams in identifying obsolescence risks and developing Capex submissions.
- Deliver on-the-job training and technical coaching to site Automation Support Engineers (ASEs).
- Provide specialist support for site Continuous Improvement (CI) activities and reactive support for automation/MIS issues.
- Design systems with a focus on Lowest Total Cost of Ownership and the unique challenges of FMCG environments.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and understand how your work impacts business performance.
- Collaborate across engineering and other departments to support Müller's OGSM (Objectives, Goals, Strategies, Measures).
- Champion health and safety for yourself and others.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in automation engineering, ideally within Dairy, FMCG or manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of automation systems, OT architecture, and project lifecycle management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to coach and mentor others, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
Requirements
- Familiarity with Rockwell / Siemens PLC.
Why Join Müller?
- At Müller, we don't just make dairy products, we make careers.
- Being part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Be part of a company that invests in cutting-edge automation and engineering solutions to stay ahead in the FMCG sector.
- We support your development with tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within a global organisation.
- Your expertise will directly influence the efficiency and sustainability of our operations, helping us deliver high-quality products to millions.
- Work in an environment that values diversity, encourages ideas, and foster a sense of belonging.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, 10% annual bonus, pension scheme, and a range of employee perks designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Join a business that's serious about reducing its environmental footprint and driving positive change.
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Automation Development Engineer in Wigan employer: Müller UK & Ireland
At our Droitwich Dairy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and career progression. With competitive salaries, a generous holiday allowance, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme, we ensure our team members are well taken care of while they contribute to meaningful engineering projects in a dynamic environment.
