Automation Engineer
Location: West Yorkshire
Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £53-57k + flat rate overtime + 25 days holiday
+++ Growing organisation with a full order book, wide range of products and systems to work on, no two projects are the same! +++
Samuel Frank is recruiting for an Automation Engineer with working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal (modifications to existing systems) to work for a well-known and reputable OEM based in West Yorkshire.
This opportunity will suit an Automation Engineer with at least 3 years recent/relevant experience in this field.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assess existing coding and designs and modify accordingly.
2. Good knowledge of electrical schematics, panel layout drawings & cable schedules (AutoCAD or EPLAN) - ideally able to modify existing drawings.
3. 80% office/home-based role - 2-3 days per week in the office when not on site, with monthly trips to site for commissioning support (roughly 4-5 days involved, UK & International).
4. Experience of PLC and HMI software for automation equipment within OEM businesses, particularly systems according to EN60204, focusing on variable speed drives and PLCs.
5. Working knowledge of PLC and HMI software (TIA Portal V19 and ideally Rockwell V30 including Safety PLC).
6. Configuration of Variable Speed Drives - ideally Siemens G120 and Rockwell PowerFlex series.
7. Any experience of functional machine safety would be useful.
8. Qualified to minimum HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
9. Self-starter with full project life cycle experience.
10. A UK driving licence and ability to travel in and out of the UK without restriction.
The client is easily commutable from large parts of West Yorkshire including places such as Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Ilkley, Harrogate, Skipton, Shipley and Otley.
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