Company Overview: HellermannTyton is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products for fastening, fixing, installing, connecting, insulating, protecting, and identifying electrical cables and data network infrastructure. We also develop parts for customer-specific industrial applications. Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs – with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.
HellermannTyton is owned by APTIV and operates as a standalone business unit within the APTIV Group.
Why Join Us? You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. Recognised as a market leader, HellermannTyton delivers innovative solutions for our customers, collaborating with some of the biggest names in industry. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. HellermannTyton is a great brand, with great people and products.
Role Overview:
This role has a dual focus:
1. Provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity.
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Lead the site’s journey into automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance
You will play a key role in developing and delivering our automation strategy, while ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated, and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens).
- Provide rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring permanent resolutions are implemented.
- Maintain site control of all software, system specifications, and version control.
- Specify, design, and implement new automation solutions for rubber moulding processes.
- Lead automation projects from concept to validation, including supplier engagement, FAT/SAT, and handover to operations.
- Develop machine-to-system connectivity (MES/ERP/SCADA) to enhance traceability, data capture, and compliance.
- Conduct software and process validation for new and existing equipment in line with ISO9001 and other regulatory standards.
- Ensure all changes follow robust change control and are fully documented for audit readiness.
- A Proactive mindset in order to deliver process improvements to increase OEE, reduce waste, and strengthen product quality.
- Identify risks from obsolescence and lead mitigation or upgrade programs.
- Share knowledge and upskill colleagues to build internal capability in automation and controls.
What We’re Looking For:
- HNC (or higher) in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering.
- Proven experience programming and fault-finding on PLC and automated equipment.
- Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace or similar).
- Experience of process and product validation.
- Familiarity with rubber/plastics moulding processes (desirable).
- Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs.
- Knowledge of software lifecycle management and change control.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Balance of hands-on support and long-term project delivery.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00
Friday: 08:30 – 14:30
