Sony UK TEC Limited Overview:
Sony UK Technology Centre Limited is the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe, and have over 500 highly skilled team players who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is centered on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems including the latest industry leading 4K technology. Alongside this, we provide contract manufacturing solutions for multiple non-Sony branded businesses. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. Additionally, we are the home of a Sony customer service and solutions centre, a business incubation centre and much more.
Role Overview:
Working within a team working on cutting edge engineering automation solutions, the Automation Engineer will utilize the latest technologies to develop automated manufacturing and test facilities.
The successful candidate will work within a multi-discipline Engineering team to provide cutting edge innovative solutions to support an award-winning manufacturing facility.
The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate ideas clearly, be well organised, self-motivated and accountable, whilst working in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. They will have an innovative approach to design with good analytical abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop bespoke Automation solutions.
- Research latest technologies and ideas and develop them for use in the production environment.
- Liaising with internal and external companies to manufacture designs.
- Building, test and debugging equipment designs and control circuits.
- Produce documentation in accordance with required safety standards.
- Collaborate with a cross-discipline engineering team, communicating best practices, ideas and project updates to the team and senior management.
Essential Criteria:
- HNC/HND or higher in relevant Engineering disciplines.
- Demonstratable experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- A good understanding or knowledge of electrical/ electronic circuits.
- Experience of project management, including setting a schedule with clear ownership.
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing equipment safety requirements.
Desirable Criteria:
- An understanding of Robotics.
- Knowledge or previous experience in PLC Programming.
- Knowledge of 3D CAD Design, preferably SolidWorks/ AutoCAD Inventor.
- Experience of working with PUWER / COSHH regulations.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Generous company pension scheme
- Generous life assurance
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Long service holiday days
- Complimentary onsite secure car park
- Onsite gym and changing facilities
- Subsidised canteen
- Onsite Learning & Development Academy
- Private medical insurance (subject to service)
- Complimentary access to school holiday schemes
- Exclusive ‘Staff Sales’ site for Sony products
- Generous family friendly policies
- ‘Refer a Friend’ recruitment scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme