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.
Position: 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:
* Reactive site support on customer automation control applications to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems.
* 24/7 reactive callout support (rostered cover).
* Workshop testing of engineered automation Control Systems.
* Investigation and Repair of components to include PLC, VSD’s, Robots network and SCADA systems.
* Accurate marking-up of project schematics and documentation.
* Assist with the development and delivery of bespoke training courses to meet the customer’s requirements.
* Support and train colleagues where possible.
* Assist other engineers with on-site commissioning and service of engineered automation Control Systems.
* Assist sales with technical support, site audits and quotations.
* Assist in the development of the service department to increase its capabilities and competitiveness within the marketplace.
Drives & Automation Service Engineer - The Person:
* Knowledge/experience of the following is essential:
o Variable speed & servo drives for at least one of the following: Siemens, ABB, Danfoss, Rockwell, CT.
o PLC experience for Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron products and software.
o Robot experience would be an advantage.
* Capable of reading electrical schematic diagrams and PLC software listings.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, other contractors and other commissioning engineers with regard to problems, progress and targets.
* Flexibility to travel and stay away from home for periods of time with travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas.
* 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 MUST be flexible to travel into the main workshop for in-house testing when needed. 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.
For further information call Sarah Clarke:
Available on: 01902212000 or 07519122547
Or email: sarah.clarke@automationexperts.co.uk
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