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Automation Development Engineer

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Are you a problem-solver with a passion for automation and innovation HellermannTyton is looking for an Automation Development Engineer to drive performance and precision at the heart of our manufacturing operations.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Manchester, M22 4TY

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday – 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

About Us:

At HellermannTyton, we’re more than just a leading manufacturer - we’re a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Automation Development Engineer – The Role:

As an Automation Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing automated packaging systems at our Manchester facility, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and minimal downtime. Beyond troubleshooting and repairs, you will proactively identify and implement automation improvements.

Automation Development Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Rapidly diagnose and resolve faults in automated packaging lines, printers, label applicators, boxing cells, and various robotics

  • Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, minimise scrap, and improve machine reliability

  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Operations Team, ensuring production requests are addressed, faults are permanently resolved, and improvements are implemented

  • Technical Expertise: Perform PLC programming and diagnostics (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron), robot programming/teaching (Sytrama, ATM, Nachi, Kawasaki), and troubleshoot pneumatic equipment, sensors, and vacuum pumps

    Automation Development Engineer – You:

  • You bring a recognised apprenticeship in Robotics/Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, alongside significant experience in automation, FMCG, or injection moulding

  • Your ability to think analytically, solve complex problems under pressure, and collaborate effectively

  • Proven expertise in fault-finding within 24V control circuits in high-pressure environments

  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

  • Hands-on experience with pneumatic equipment and automation components

  • A proactive mindset

  • A flexible approach to working hours

    Benefits:

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

  • An enhanced sick pay scheme

  • Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family

  • Free on-site car parking

  • Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

    We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

    To submit your CV for this Automation Development Engineer opportunity click ‘Apply’ now

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