Automation Technician at Airbus in Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Automation Technician Location: Prestwick 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 ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice. Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.