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Company Profile
MiAlgae applies leading advances in science and technology to improve food security and reduce the impact of humanity on the planet.
The company aims to eliminate reliance on wild-caught fish as a source of Omega-3 by harnessing the potential of microalgae as a sustainable and rich alternative source. MiAlgae’s zero-waste solution recycles co-products from food and drink production to grow Omega-3 rich microalgae, returning clean water in the process.
We value diversity in our team and our thinking and are a family-friendly, equal opportunities employer. We are open to considering a range of flexible working options and patterns with candidates.
Opportunity
Reporting into the Head of Engineering, the Automation and Control Engineer will be responsible for designing and configuring the company’s processes systems to improve work proficiency. You will be working with Process Engineers, Production Operators and contractors to develop an automation system to scale-up MiAlgae’s process.
Duties
Duties of the Senior Automation and Control Engineer include:
- Works autonomously and acts as an expert providing technical advice, using a wide variety of technical solutions, technologies, and tools.
- Leads technical automation projects using available frameworks to meet project plans with on-time and on-budget project goals.
- Identify the most appropriate software and protocols to be implemented for process scale up.
- Oversees and works with contractors to define and build controls architecture and OT network for new systems.
- Identify and recommend the automated testing processes and tools.
- Prepare control system documentation and lead on Functional Design Specification documents (FDS) as required.
- Highlight any gaps identified in the design stage and action.
- Working with partners and the wider team to deliver the overall project.
- Support knowledge for test equipment and preventative maintenance plans to maintain factory capacity and efficient product flow.
- Train and mentor other Automation Engineers on the project.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Test Automation across different platforms and applications, the ability to work in complex and challenging environments, and strong stakeholder management skills.
It is essential that you can multi-task and work with a diverse workgroup of vendors, executive managers, subcontractors, consultants, and other professionals.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree (BEng) in a related discipline (Computer Science, Engineering or a related field).
- Minimum of five years’ experience as an Automation/Control Engineer based in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of control panel design, installation, and testing.
- Experience configuring control systems essential in two or more programming languages (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to resolve.
- Hands-on approach to process control systems and driving continuous improvements.
- Demonstrable experience in defining and developing test automation strategies and/or approaches for multiple projects.
- Ability to prioritise personal workload to achieve deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in working with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Projects.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others and work independently.
- Experience with lab scale-up, process development, and optimisation is desirable.
Culture
MiAlgae is a fast-growing, people-oriented scale-up which strives to deliver company-wide goals through an inclusive and collaborative team approach. We are a friendly and positive team with a real sense of purpose and pull together to achieve our goals.
Benefits
- 32 days holiday entitlement.
- Additional annual leave per complete year of service – up to 5 additional days.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Discretionary performance-based annual bonus programme.
- Excellent training – bespoke to you and your development needs.
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes.
- Free parking on site.
- Company contribution to gym membership.
- 5% company contribution to pension.
- Enhanced sick leave allowance.
- Recruitment referral scheme.
- Social events, and more.
Apply
Please provide your CV, cover letter, and references to careers@mialgae.com
