Project Delivery Digital and Automation Engineer (Factory)

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Job Title: Project Delivery Digital and Automation Engineer (Factory)

Location: Port Sunlight Factories (Site based)

Work-Level: 19

JOB PURPOSE

As part of the Project Engineering function, the candidate will lead digital, automation and process optimization activities, providing standardization and compliance whilst ensuring transformational change activities are delivered seamlessly into the FMCG production environment.

The candidate will be an established practitioner in the field of automation, able to demonstrate mastery in machine and system integration, helping drive our zero-loss ambition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be part of a project team responsible for the implementation of innovation projects as directed by the Engineering Project Delivery Manager. There will also be a need to lead the implementation of small projects and trials independently of the larger team. Further responsibilities will include:

·Building World-class factories will eliminate losses and ensure that we do not pass on the cost of inefficiencies to our customers and consumers 

·Support and Training:Train the Engineering Team in all aspects of control systems

·Rewrite/Modify: Existing PLC/HMI programs to improve production, reduce energy costs and standardise

·Ensure that design/installation is complete in a timely fashion and in line with Unilever’s standards

·Managing site installations ensuring the site’s safety standards and contactor management procedures are rigorously applied (permit to work etc)

·Implement new or modified Electrical Control Systems

·Identify, Design and Implement the control systems to replace obsolescence

·Identify and Upgrade non-compliant Machinery Safety Systems including Design, Implementation and Validation

·Implement and Maintain Vision and Barcode Systems

·Integration and validation of energy saving equipment

·Develop handover package for all technical documentation and Software backups

·Working with the Procurement team as required to complete the purchasing of the required items/equipment

·Digital factory operating system validation for all new equipment

·Write specifications and scope documents to the correct standards as to allow the tendering process for key installations

·Leading the design, implementation and commissioning plans of new packaging line equipment through full validation programs (FAT, SAT, IQ, PQ etc).

·Management of snag lists alongside the launch team ensuring items are closed out at pace

·Conducting root cause analysis to understand problems and supporting in solving/close out

·PLC: Siemens S7 PLC/HMI S7 300, S7 200, S7 1200, S7 1500 and S5

·Safety Systems: Siemens Safety PLCs, Asi Safe, PNOZ Multi and Hard Wired Systems.

·Software: Simatic Manager, WinCC Flexible, Protool, Tia Portal, Step 5 and Simotion Scout.

·Inverter Drives: Danfoss, Siemens, Lenze, Control Techniques

·Servo Systems: Siemens, SEW, Control Techniques

·Vision: Keyence and Sick

ALL ABOUT YOU

·A solid understanding of automation and control principles within a packaging line/warehouse environment

·Understanding on machinery safety and equipment assessments (PUWER etc).

·Strong organisation skills

·Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums

·IT and numeracy skills

·Communication and teamworking skills

·Commercial awareness – in particular working with engineering contractors and having the ability to hold them to account

·Ability to use Statistics and process control tools

·Desirable: AM, PM, Quality and FI tools, Project Management

·HNC in Electrical/Electronics essential, Post Graduate level education; Electrical Engineering preferred

·Preference for Multi skills (Mech, Elec & Instrumentation/PLC)

·Minimum dual skilled with the ability to be skilled in Electrical & PLC

·Accredited qualification in machinery safety

·Able to visualize the ideal production system

·Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish operating standards.

·Able to present findings and rationales clearly to wider team and stakeholders.

·Able to make logical decisions based on data.

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.

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