We are seeking an Automation Engineer to help drive our cutting-edge capability to the next level. Our custom digital toolset is under continual expansion and improvement. This includes, for example, developing the automation elements of:
- Next generation holographic Digital Master Printers
- Roll-to-Roll holographic replication equipment
- Automated Test Equipment
- Associated software infrastructure
We are currently seeking a strong candidate to help develop this capability to the next level. They will further develop our existing automation toolset, and play a key role in developing next generation tools and digital infrastructure. The candidate will work closely with our expert engineering and operations teams to accomplish this. They will also deal with suppliers, contractors, and customers where appropriate.
This is a rewarding role for a candidate who enjoys living in a software and digital environment, and who understands the importance of developing that environment to the benefit of the business. They will naturally enjoy team collaboration, with the reward of seeing their output being directly used by the wider team. This is an opportunity to help shape our digital roadmap.
The Automation Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering, and be based at our newly developed site in Livingston, Scotland.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate is likely to be degree qualified in a technical subject, such as Computer Science or another technical field. This is not mandatory; demonstrable relevant experience will be favourably considered.
We will consider all levels for this role, with the applicant able to demonstrate the relevant depth of experience and impact. We anticipate that the applicant will have experience in a high-tech work environment, ideally within a growing company.
Experience with any of the following subjects is directly relevant:
- Programming, interfacing, software control and release
- Control systems, including motion, robotics, cameras, and sensors
- Database development and deployment
- Machine development, deployment, and support
Additional experience in other fields, such as electronics, process development or manufacturing engineering will be considered very favourably.
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who can be autonomous, with the maturity to take ownership for projects and move them towards success. At the same time, there is a need to be an effective team member, sometimes working simultaneously on more than one project with the team.
There is scope for enhancement and growth in this role, as the company grows.
