Automation engineer required for market leading FMCG company in Wexford for a permanent position.
Your new company
One of the largest large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. They are passionate in their commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. They recognise individual and collective contributions that drive business growth through a framework of reward and remuneration that is consistent with our HOPE values (Human, Openness, Proximity and Empowerment). They Specialise in Nutrition, acting in the field of infant and young child nutrition delivering the best formula's to their ever growing customer base.
Your new role
The Automation Engineer will lead in the execution of Masterplan, Efficiency/Improvement projects for the plant, from initial scoping of innovations/concepts through to CAPEX project implementation & execution.
Also, to execute and lead multiple ‘digital factory’ and automation project initiatives to transform the daily ways of working throughout the manufacturing facility.
The Automation Engineer will provide to the technical and operational teams a high level of automation, software and control knowledge and expertise, and can apply skills to improve efficiency and performance within a high volume, highly automated FMCG environment. The Automation Engineer will have a natural understanding of manufacturing processes and be quick learner and confident to take on new challenges. Project Execution by applying the Manufacturing Systems method to manage all automation / engineering activities within each project ensuring all goals and targets are met within Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation & Environment parameters.
What you'll need to succeed
Degree in related discipline such as Engineering / Automation
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a high volume fast paced environment in FMCG, Manufacturing, or Pharmaceutical.
Proven track record of on time, on budget, project scope delivery in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Previous experience integrating an MES system onto a manufacturing line would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
A salary ranging from €55,000 to €70,000 (DOE).
The opportunity to work in a global FMCG market leader.
You will be available also to to avail of a whole list of benefits ranging from pension, healthcare scheme,
bonus schemes and much more.
What you need to do now
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