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Graduate Production Automation Engineer

Oldham
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Are you a Graduate Production Automation Engineer, who is looking to work in a fast-paced, global, market-leading company?

Here at Innovative Technology, we have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Production Automation Engineer to join our site-based Production Engineering team at our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

The Role Overview

Work closely with our UK and International team members to enhance the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes at Innovative Technology. Collaborate with Engineering Development teams to seamlessly transition new products into volume production.

Responsibilities Of Our Graduate Production Automation Engineer

  • Focus on automated assembly, generate assembly line layout and manufacturing cell plans that are optimized for efficient product assembly.
  • Design and develop improvement concepts for automation of repetitive assembly operations.
  • Once developed, turn concept machines into Production ready equipment.
  • Create concept and specification for all production equipment, liaise with manufacturers of assembly equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of continuous improvement approaches using techniques such as Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Create and communicate New Product information from UK Development team and share with overseas Production team.
  • Create Assembly work instructions and SOP’s and other technical documentation.
  • Use problem-solving techniques such as root cause analysis and manage the implementation of corrective action(s).
  • Take part in design reviews of new products with the Development Team. Ensuring products are designed for ease of manufacture and assembly.

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Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Electronic, Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Demonstrated use of Software programming languages i.e. Arduino/C++, Python, etc.
  • Demonstrated use of 3D modelling and design tools for Mechanical design e.g. Solidworks, NX.
  • Awareness in the manufacture process of electro-mechanical assemblies in a high-volume environment.
  • Computer literate with competence in using Microsoft 365, specifically with Word and Excel.
  • Strong collaborative teamwork with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Analytical, creative, and practical approach to solving problems, proposing solutions to issues that may arise.
  • Ability to learn about complex products, services, and bespoke systems quickly.

Your Package & Perks

  • A competitive salary.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year.
  • Educational Sponsorship.
  • Enhanced Pension Contribution.
  • Healthcare Insurance (including dental).
  • Wellbeing support.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Income Protection Insurance.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave & pay.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Electric Car Scheme.
  • Onsite electric car charging points.
  • Free secure parking.
  • Informal dress code.
  • Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks.

We’re Innovative…

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we now have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub.

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From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming, and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world’s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect, and Drive we’ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You’ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking, and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

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If you’re an experienced Graduate Production Automation Engineer and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

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Skills

Electronic Engineering
Automation Engineering
Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Programming
Arduino
C++
Python
3D Modelling
Solidworks
NX
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing
Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis

Location

Oldham, England, United Kingdom

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