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YASA
Automation Systems Engineer
Over 2 years ago
About the Job
Automation Systems Engineer (Electrical), Bicester.
YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with YASA Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than the current technology used in competitor Electric Vehicles.
We supply a number of world-leading OEMs in the automotive industry with innovative powertrain solutions based on our axial-flux electric motors and controllers.
YASA’s culture, technology, and market opportunity attracts world-class talent. We are always looking for motivated people who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working in a fast-growing company and who possess a strong ‘can-do’ attitude as part of a close team.
The role
Due to YASA’s growth, we are looking for an individual to design and manufacture software and electrical systems used in automated processes for all YASA products.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop automation solutions for process and test equipment used to manufacture YASA’s product range.
Continuous improvement and fault identification of existing processes and machines.
Supporting PFMEA’s and company procedures.
Responsible for the design and detail of software, including PLC, HMI, motion and vision inspection systems.
Integration of hardware/software to the production line such as Electric Screwdrivers, HV test and measurement equipment
Hands on approach for the build and commissioning of new and existing systems.
Responsible for the design and detail of wiring schematics for automation systems
Understand design for assembly and constraints for high volume manufacture
Provide detail input to the engineering and validation teams to ensure overall automation system design meets requirements for functionality and manufacture
Creation of technical documentation to support safe machine operation
Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes
Liaise with suppliers of automation system components
Skills and experience required:
Essential:
HNC or equivalent in electrical, electronic or manufacturing systems with considerable experience in a systems design environment
Experienced user /programmer PLC / HMI systems and associated hardware
Ability to use variety of machine network protocols such as Ethernet/IP,ProfiNET and IO-Link
Experience in Electrical Schematic design for automation systems using CAD systems.
Experience machine safety systems such as Pilz and EN60204.1
Have a strong electrical engineering background, but more importantly, be able to apply knowledge to real world situations.
Ability to panel and field wire systems
Strong IT knowledge in relation to network development for IOT and Industry 4.0.
Good understanding of automation components such as robotics, vision systems, pneumatics
Confident working with suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues
UK driving licence and be available to support visits to supplier sites.
Desirable:
Practical knowledge in the design, use, and application of electric machines or rotational/complex components
Knowledge of IT Databases such as SQL
Experience of working within a TS16949 quality system environment
Familiar with FMEAs and robust engineering practices
Benefits:
Discretionary bonus / 28 days’ holiday / Pension scheme / Private medical plan with Bupa and 4 x death in service / Company car scheme / Other benefits include a cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working hours, and monthly social activities.
Please apply now for immediate consideration / Strictly no recruitment agencies
About the Company

YASA
YASA was founded on the principle that small, light electric motors would play a growing role in meeting both the strict emissions targets being set globally in a wide range of industries and the requirement for greater efficiency through electrification. The Company was incorporated in 2009 based on a unique patented motor technology invented by the Company’s founder and CTO Dr Tim Woolmer whilst studying for his DPhil at Oxford University. The unique YASA motor technology is ideal for a range of mobile applications such as hydraulics replacement, power generation, traction and propulsion and hybridisation. YASA Motors manufactures a range of standard electric motors and generators based on our unique motor topology at our factory and Company Headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The YASA-750, YASA-250 and YASA-400 products have been designed to be integrated into customers’ products in a range of markets and industries with minimal application engineering. In addition to our standard products, YASA has a design and development team dedicated to making bespoke motors for customers for medium-high volume applications.
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