GRADUATE ROLES

We are currently looking to recruit for the following positions…

GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

GRADUATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

GRADUATE VISION ENGINEER

GRADUATE AUTOMATION ENGINEER


GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Based At: Olmec-UK limited, Unit 4, Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber 

Job Purpose

To work within our mechanical team to design, develop, assemble and test high quality, fully automated machine vision inspections. These systems will be used to carry out quality control inspections on our customer’s production lines or form stand-alone inspection modules. The position requires a hands-on approach to engineering and continuous professional development. 

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Automotive and Food & beverage.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

  •  Assisting the design and proposal of potential solutions – developing new machinery into production lines, modifying equipment, designing new products or redesigning existing ones

  •  Use SolidWorks to produce detailed designs, generate parts lists and specifications

·       Consider various factors, including use of the product, its environment, materials, the economics of production, safety, legal requirements, quality, production requirements, cost and ease of maintenance

·       Liaise with third parties such as component manufacturers, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers to solve complex problems and deliver projects within agreed deadlines and budgets

  • As necessary, assist with the construction and testing of systems prior to them being dispatched to the customer

  • Gather documentation for manual compilation and training purposes

  • Involvement in all project lifecycle activities, including fault finding, feasibility testing and customer demonstrations, the preparation of design specifications and reports, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and snagging

  • Attend training and relevant conferences and develop professional knowledge

  • Suggest ways of working within the mechanical functions to help the business develop and grow

  • Form co-operative and respectful working relationships with colleagues 

KEY SKILLS 

  • Innovative and passionate approach to engineering  

  • A strong “hands-on” mindset

  • Keen interest in machinery process and design within the automation or packaging environment

  • Computer literate with working knowledge of the following:-

    • CAD packages preferably 3D such as SolidWorks, CAM, Microsoft Office

  • Good problem solving ability with attention to detail essential

  •  “Can do” attitude

  • Minimum of a 2:1 Mechanical Engineering or similar

  • Good documentation skills

  • Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong relationships

  •  Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines 

The following skills are not essential but would be advantageous: 

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GAMP and 21CFR11

  • Understanding of manufacturing techniques and plant control systems i.e. PLC based systems

  • An understanding and appreciation of vision systems would be an advantage but not essential


Graduate Software Engineer

Based At: Olmec-UK limited, Unit 4, Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber

Job Purpose

To support the Software Team in the development and delivery of new and modified software products, from research and design through to testing, implementation, training and support in order to deliver robust vision inspection and automation systems to Olmec customers.

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Automotive and Food & beverage.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Develop software for new and existing desktop and server applications

  • Research software frameworks and libraries for new and existing Olmec systems

  • Perform bug fixing and feature enhancement in new and existing applications

  • Participate in code reviews

  • Generate software code documentation

  • Produce automated software testing systems

  • Perform manual testing on the machinery

  • Produce high quality, maintainable code in line with quality standards

  • Work alongside design and installation personnel within Olmec to ensure comprehensive robust solutions

  • Attend training and relevant conferences and develop professional knowledge

  • Suggest ways of working within the software functions to help the business develop and grow

  • Form co-operative and respectful working relationships with colleagues

    KEY SKILLS

  • Minimum of a 2:1 Computer Science or similar degree, or equivalent commercial experience

  • Experience with a recent version of C#

  • Excellent people skills, with the ability to form strong relationships with colleagues and customers

  • Innovative and passionate approach to engineering and software

  • Ability to plan and prioritise work to tight deadlines

  • Ability to work to another’s design

  • Numerical and analytical skills

  • Ability to solve problems using internal and external resources available

  • Resourceful and dedicated.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

  • Entity Framework

  • WPF

  • WCF


Graduate Vision Engineer

Based At: Olmec-UK limited, Unit 4, Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber 

Job Purpose

To work within our project team to develop high quality, fully automated machine vision inspections for our customers. These systems will be used to carry out quality control inspections on our customer’s production lines or form stand-alone inspection modules. The position requires involvement from sample testing and concept proposal through to commissioning and customer training.

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Automotive and Food & beverage.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for assisting in the design, configuration and installation of machine vision system solutions for manufacturing customers

  • Involved in all project lifecycle activities, including fault finding, feasibility testing and customer demonstrations, the preparation of design specifications and reports, software programming, project execution, testing, installation and commissioning

  • Provide technical support and consultancy to users internally and externally, and assisting the Project Engineers in ensuring successful completion of projects on time, to budget and to the relevant level of quality

  • Liaise with manufacturers of components to establish and deliver integrated solutions with software and hardware

  • Provide support to customers remotely using VPN connections to their sites

  • Attend training and relevant conferences and develop professional knowledge

  • Suggest ways of working within the vision functions to help the business develop and grow

  • Form co-operative and respectful working relationships with colleagues 

KEY SKILLS

  • Innovative and passionate approach to engineering and software

  • Some Visual Basic or other programming skills e.g. C#, java, .NET, Matlab, Halcon

  • Good fault finding skills

  • “Can do” attitude

  • Minimum of a 2:1 Electrical / Electronics and Software, Computer Science, Mechatronics or similar

  • Good documentation skills

  • Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong customer relationships

  •  Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines 

The following skills are not essential but would be advantageous: 

  • Experience of programming/configuring current machine vision systems

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, GAMP and 21CFR11

  • Understanding of manufacturing techniques and plant control systems i.e. PLC based systems

  • Some knowledge of basic PLC programming

  • An understanding and appreciation of vision systems would be an advantage but not essential 

The successful candidate will be a fast learner possibly with experience in machine vision systems or automated systems with the drive and ability to adapt to other technologies quickly and efficiently. 

Ideally the successful candidate would be confident with VB6 or VB.Net and preferably have an understanding of interfacing vision system equipment with PLCs and PCs, although this is not essential.


Graduate Automation Engineer

Based At: Olmec-UK limited, Unit 4, Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber 

Job Purpose

To work within our controls team to develop high quality, fully automated machine vision inspections for our customers. These systems will be used to carry out quality control inspections on our customers’ production lines or form stand-alone inspection modules. The position requires involvement from sample testing and concept proposal through to commissioning and customer training. 

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of industries including Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Automotive and Food & beverage.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

  • Assisting with the design and creation of schematic drawings for the electrical control systems

  • Writing and implementing PLC, HMI and drive system software programs covering a wide range of machine functions

  • Involved in all project lifecycle activities, including fault finding, feasibility testing and customer demonstrations, the preparation of design specifications and reports, programming, project execution, testing, installation and commissioning

  • Provide both onsite and remote support to existing and new customers systems

  • Consider various factors, including use of the product, its environment, materials, the economics of production, safety, legal requirements, quality, production requirements, cost and ease of maintenance

  • Liaise with third parties such as component manufacturers, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers to solve complex problems and deliver projects within agreed deadlines and budgets

  • Gather documentation for manual compilation and training purposes

  • Generate and reviewing technical documentation

  • Site visits to customers to include; initial enquiry discussions and solution proposals, project installation supervision, commissioning and snagging lists

  • Attend training and relevant conferences and develop professional knowledge

  • Suggest ways of working within the controls functions to help the business develop and grow

  • Form co-operative and respectful working relationships with colleagues 

KEY SKILLS

  • Innovative and passionate approach to engineering coupled with the confidence to challenge conventional thinking

  • Experience in PLC programming, HMI programming and EPlan electrical design

  • Excellent people skills and clear communicator with the ability to form strong  internal and external relationships

  • Good problem solving ability with attention to detail essential

  • “Can do” attitude

  • Minimum of a 2:1 Electrical / Electronics and Software or similar

  • Good documentation skills

  • Ability to plan and work to tight deadlines


Olmec design and build vision inspection systems with the safety and protection of consumers at their heart. From defect and contaminant inspection, through to full scale track and trace authentication, we help household brands ensure a safer world for their customers.

Real Time – Real Deployment – Real Purpose

  Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + public holidays (minimum)

  • Excellent employer pension

  • EV salary sacrifice scheme + EV charging on site

  • Relaxed working environment

  • Located on the edge of a nature reserve

  • Salary:  circa 28k dependent upon experience

www.olmec-uk.com


Please apply in the first instance to - sharon.wilson@olmec-uk.com

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