About this position
This company specializes in Special Purpose Machinery, working within the Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, and Chemical sectors. They are now looking for an Automation Engineer to join their growing team.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Writing PLC and HMI code from scratch or based on previous code.
2. Update and de-bug existing machine software.
3. Work with the other control systems team members in creating and maintaining a “modular” software approach.
4. Liaise with the electrical design engineers to ensure that best practice control systems are utilized.
5. Provide technical support to customers as and when required by email, phone, etc.
6. Conduct site visits to assist with commissioning, fault finding, etc.
7. Complete in-house documentation as part of All-Fill's commitment to quality such as test plans, validation documents, etc.
8. Effectively liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.
9. This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as you may be required to undertake various duties as reasonably requested by your manager and/or the company.
Experience Required:
1. A recognized qualification in Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering i.e. BTEC HNC, etc.
2. Electrical engineering background.
3. 5+ years experience in programming special purpose machinery to customer requirements.
4. 5+ years using Siemens TIA Portal, Win CC, and STEP 7 programming tools.
5. 5+ years using Rockwell Factory Talk and RS Logix programming tools.
6. Experience of programming Siemens S7 controllers, Siemens TP HMI's.
7. Experience of programming Rockwell CompactLogix, PanelView HMI's.
8. Experience of programming safety PLC's; Siemens, Rockwell, Pilz, etc.
9. Experience using Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, RS232/RS485 communications.
10. Experience setting up and commissioning servo systems for Siemens and Rockwell systems.
11. Must hold a valid passport.
12. Excellent communication skills.
13. Able to use own initiative.
14. Ability to work to tight deadlines.
15. Prepared to travel to customer/suppliers in the UK and overseas for service, installations, and inspections.
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