Automation Engineer

at  retyre

ABOUT RETYRE

At reTyre, we’re not just another tyre company; we’re revolutionizing the industry. With our groundbreaking machines that can produce tyres from any material, we’re setting new standards for what’s possible. Imagine tyres that are biodegradable, luminescent, reflective, and more. This is not in the future; this is happening now.
But that’s not all; our new production technology opens up previously unimaginable opportunities.
We want you to be a part of this exciting journey. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop and maintaining advanced automated systems that integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components to enhance efficiency and productivity across various applications. Your background in automation and robotics combined with hands-on industrial experience, will allow you to make great impact and further develop your skillset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Cybernetics, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Min. 5 years of proven experience in designing and developing advanced automated systems and robotics, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Strong programming skills in PLC programming languages and high-level. programming languages. Relevant languages can be C/C++, Python and Arduino.
• Experience with control systems and evolving existing machines and processes into fully automatic systems using robotics.
• Advantage of knowledge in using CAD software for mechanical design.
• Practical experience with hands-on electrical engineering work.
• Proven experience in developing products or systems from inception to completion, with the ability to see the broader perspective required to deliver complex systems.
• Experience with working with sub-suppliers of automation systems.

THE ROLE

As an Automation Engineer at reTyre, you’ll be at the forefront of the automation processes in innovative projects, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in tyre technology.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as the Product team, to understand automation needs and develop appropriate solutions. You will also collaborate with some of the world’s leading suppliers and partners in technological solutions.
In essence, no two days will be the same. You and the rest of the Manufacturing team will together build the new standard for production facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop automated systems and robotics using principles of automation.
• Be able to develop, code and otherwise adapt software for automation systems e.g. set up backend logic.
• Integrate mechanical, electronic, and software components to create cohesive automation solutions.
• Develop and implement control systems for automated processes, optimizing performance through software and hardware adjustments.
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance.
• Analyse test data using statistical methods to suggest design improvements.
• Validate, propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance existing systems and processes.
• Participate in research and development projects to explore new automation opportunities.
• Provide technical documentation for developed systems and processes.
• Be up to date on the newest technologies and trends within your field.
• Work with suppliers of automated systems.