Job Title: PLC Engineer
Location: Lichfield
Salary: GBP5(Apply online only)
Shift: 40 hours per week, with flexibility around standard office hours
Type: Permanent Placement
Start Date: Immediate
We are hiring for a PLC Engineer to take on the automation and optimization of machinery and equipment. This is a dynamic industrial environment, where you will play a crucial role in developing automation processes to improve efficiency and reliability in our client’s production operations.
Duties of a PLC Engineer
* Programming and configuring PLCs: Siemens, Schneider, Proface, B&R
* Working with robotics systems, specifically Fanuc, for integration and automation of equipment
* Collaborating with the IT department to ensure seamless equipment connectivity and data flow
* Diagnosing and troubleshooting using frequency drives (DANFOSS, SEW, SCHNEIDER) and HMIs (Proface)
* Reading and developing schematics using SEE Electrical Expert software
* Communicating solutions and issues to non-technical team members and proactively maintaining equipment in optimal condition
Skills and Experience of a PLC Engineer
* Siemens systems: Step7, WinCC, TIA Portal
* Schneider systems: PL7, Unity, VijeoDesigner, SoMachine
* B&R systems: Automation Studio
* Robotics knowledge, specifically with Fanuc systems
* Strong understanding of safety and regulatory compliance in automation
It would be beneficial for the PLC Engineer role if you also have:
* Proficiency in both written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts
* Reliable transportation options, as this location is accessible by car, public transport, or cycling
* Knowledge of HMI interfaces and familiarity with Danfoss frequency drives
About the Client
Our client is an established manufacturing company specializing in automation, seeking to expand their technical team with a PLC Engineer who is keen to contribute to a forward-thinking, growth-oriented environment. With a spacious facility that includes on-site parking, a canteen, and lockers, this role offers both a challenging and supportive workplace for those interested in developing their expertise in automation and control engineering.
Next Steps
Apply to this PLC Engineer role through this advert. For more details, please contact our Engineering Team on (phone number removed).
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