Dedicated Automation Service Engineer with solid Drives & PLC background urgently required to join one of the most experienced players in the systems integration market. Working for a company with an excellent reputation for delivering complete turnkey projects to a worldwide client base.
Drives & Automation Service Engineer
Salary: £40,000 - 45,000, OTE £55k
Benefits: Van/Car Allowance, Bonus & Pension Scheme, Paid Overtime, Door to Door Travel
Location: Greater Midlands. Ref: SC23528
Drives & Automation Service Engineer - The Role:
1. Reactive site support on customer automation control applications to include PLC, VSD's, Robots network and SCADA systems.
2. 24/7 reactive callout support (rostered cover).
3. Workshop testing of engineered automation Control Systems.
4. Investigation and Repair of components to include PLC, VSD's, Robots network and SCADA systems.
5. Accurate marking-up of project schematics and documentation.
6. Assist with the development and delivery of bespoke training courses to meet the customer's requirements.
7. Support and train colleagues where possible.
8. Assist other engineers with on-site commissioning and service of engineered automation Control Systems.
9. Assist sales with technical support, site audits and quotations.
10. Assist in the development of the service department to increase its capabilities and competitiveness within the marketplace.
Drives & Automation Service Engineer - The Person:
1. Knowledge/experience of Variable speed & servo drives for at least one of the following: Siemens, ABB, Danfoss, Rockwell, CT.
2. PLC experience for Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron products and software.
3. Robot experience would be an advantage.
4. Capable of reading electrical schematic diagrams and PLC software listings.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, other contractors and other commissioning engineers with regard to problems, progress and targets.
6. Flexibility to travel and stay away from home for periods of time with travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas.
7. A great team player with the ability to work off own initiative.
Ideally, you will be based close to the M5/M6 corridor. Locations could include within or around South Manchester, Chester, Wigan, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry or Worcester.
You will be based from home, travelling to head office roughly once a fortnight with all expenses covered. All travel is covered. Overtime is paid for all hours worked over standard 40 hour week. A company van is provided or car allowance providing the vehicle is fit for purpose. You will also be part of a 1 in 4 call out rota.
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