Job Description
Automation Engineer (EICA) – Birmingham/Hybrid (UK Wide Travel) – £60,000 Inclusive of Car Allowance plus excellent benefits
This company, a National player in the Engineering and Maintenance world, require an Automation Engineer to cover their prestigious client sites UK wide. An outstanding opportunity to become part of a leading Engineering and Maintenance provider and play an integral role in the success in the continued growth and expansion of the Automation Service capabilities.
Salary: £60,000 Inclusive of Car Allowance plus excellent benefits
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Scheme.
Location: Birmingham/Hybrid (UK Wide Travel)
Hours of work: 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday. On call rota, 2 in 5 - £250 per week on call allowance.
Automation Engineer Responsibilities:
* Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems.
* Connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients PC / PLC / SCADA applications and while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications – generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field.
* Complete PC health checks, replace hard drives, backup and restore applications
* To survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regards risk and upgrade paths.
* Be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify and rectify coding issues, read code and move sequences on in order to continue production as well as deliver small PLC / HMI / SCADA projects.
* Support the sales team with technical solutions and estimates by selection & specifying of PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software.
* Observe production sequences in order to provide suggested improvements to reduce rates of failure and increase productivity as well as providing root causes of failures and repairs.
* Comply with all safety rules and create effective RAMS.
The successful candidate:
* A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline and / or completed an engineering apprenticeship.
* Previously worked within a commissioning role and / or maintenance role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types: Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi
* Understanding of electrical systems.
* A self-starter and strong team player, flexible and able to work without close supervision.
* Desire to learn and support new technology / alternative control systems.
* Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health, providing recommendations.
* Ability to obtain SC and CTC clearance.
* Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
* Full UK Driving licence.