Automation Technician

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Job Description:
Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half day Friday)
Type: Full time
Grade: D
Salary: £37,022
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site based (100%)
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Join One of Ayrshire's Largest Engineering Employers

The Automation Technician will support Prestwick Operations, by providing; planned automated equipment maintenance, rapid response for technical issues, and management of critical spares.

How you will contribute to the team
You will:
* Perform the above referenced activity on all types of electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment, machine circuits, Automated/Robotic systems, including but not limited to:
o Voltage distribution systems
o Motor control centres
o Various machine tools
o Various Robotic Solutions
o Data communications
o Fibre optic/copper cabling
o Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
* Use and update schematics, software, hardware, and wiring diagrams to determine compliance with specifications for electrical and mechanical systems.
* Work with and assist other employees engaged in the maintenance installation, repair, retrofit, modification, calibration, adjustment and test of electrical/electronic plant facilities.
* Coordinate and work with management, engineering, contractors, and equipment manufacturers for; installation, modification, failure analysis and problem resolution on all automated systems. Work with power distribution control systems with incoming voltages in excess of 600VDC.
In addition to above, the applicant will:
* Compile new hardware/software justifications/commissions.
* Act as a focal point and support Customers.
* Act as a focal point and support Suppliers.

Requirements for the role
You will have:
* Essential experience includes; automated electronic and mechanical systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), electrical and motor control, instrumentation systems, and use of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.
* Advantageous experience includes; robotics, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems.
* A technical craft apprenticeship within a relevant engineering discipline, as well as industrial experience.

What we will offer you
* 37 hour working week (half day Friday)
* Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
* 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
* Annual bonus linked to company performance
* Life assurance (4× basic salary)
* Virtual GP service, Employee
* Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Free on site parking

What happens next
If you're ready to play a key role in supporting our people and operations at Prestwick, apply today.

Right to Work in the UK
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Prestwick Aerosystems is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, carried out in accordance with UK Government requirements.

You will also be required to complete employment references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:Permanent
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Experience Level:Professional

Job Family:Manufacturing Engineering

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