Controls and Automation Manager

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Full time
Location: Doncaster
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Category: IT & Technology
Controls and Automation Team Leader About Us:

At BW Integrated Systems, we are at the forefront of the industry when it comes to designing and manufacturing cutting-edge solutions for end-of-line packaging equipment, labeling and converting, packaging automation, and systems integration. With a global presence encompassing nine manufacturing facilities and a team of over 800 experts, we are proud to be a trusted partner for our customers around the world, with installations spanning more than 50 countries.

Our extensive range of products and service network offers innovative technology and unparalleled technical support for manufacturing companies operating in various global market segments. From food and beverage to pharmaceuticals, household goods, automotive, and more, we cater to diverse industries such as container manufacturing, wine and spirits, consumer product packaging, converting, paper, and beyond.

With decades of experience, our packaging professionals excel in providing efficient solutions in areas such as robotic applications, packaging line design, integrated systems, palletizers and depalletizers, automated can-end and product-handling equipment, cartoning, case and tray packing and forming, as well as a wide range of labeling solutions including pressure sensitive, roll-fed, and shrink-sleeve options.

Job Description:

BW Integrated Systems (BWIS) is part of a +$3m global organisation and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end-of-line packaging equipment, robotic automation solutions, and the execution of integrated packaging systems.

A primary focus of the company is achieving people and performance in harmony. The position of Controls Team Leader offers the opportunity to both lead, mentor, coach and develop a team of Controls Engineers, while retaining the fulfilment gained from providing engineering solutions to our customers. Working with a wide range of control technologies across multiple product lines.

General responsibilities include:

Day to day leadership of a team of Controls Engineers

Management of their development and performance goals

Assigning tasks and monitoring progress

The creation, maintenance, and implementation of SOPs and best practices

Ensuring engineering content produced by the team meets our customers requirements and conforms to all relevant safety Directives and Harmonised Standards

Development of Functional, Detailed and Software Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications

Development of software packages for PLCs (including safe PLCs) and HMIs – Allen-Bradley & Siemens

Program VFD, motion and servo control systems – Rockwell Powerflex, Bosch IndraDrive, Festo EMCA

The creation of customer documentation including operator instructions and SOPs

Participation in Internal and Customer PDI’s

Supporting other departments within the business

Ideally the role would require an individual with experience in people leadership and +5 years automation software design within the packaging or special purpose machinery sectors. Having an HNC/HND or higher qualification in engineering and a familiarity with the use of PackML in automated systems programming. Experience in robotic systems (KUKA / Fanuc) would also be advantageous but training can be provided. There may also be a need to start up, commission, and fault find equipment at our customers manufacturing facilities, therefore flexibility to travel locally and internationally, typically in 1-2 week blocks is required.

Company:

BW Integrated Systems

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