Automation Engineer (PLC Controls)
Location: Gloucester
Basic Salary: £46,000 to £62,000 DOE + Contributory Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Additional 5 Days Holiday with Service + Private Medical + Group Life Assurance (5 x Salary) + Income Protection + Training and Development
Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week - Week 1 Monday to Friday, Week 2 Monday to Thursday - Every Second Friday Off
Job Description:
Automation Engineer required for an industry leading supplier of manufacturing machinery with a reputation for global excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a company with a worldwide presence that is truly committed to developing their staff.
Candidates will need experience with PLC, HMI, and motion programming, ideally with robotic applications and can come from any industry background.
The successful Controls / Automation Engineer will be based at the company’s site in Gloucester, where they will work within a small team programming PLC, HMI, and Motion Control applications for automated machinery. You will work on both new and existing machinery, being involved in both programming from scratch and modification.
The role will also require international travel, and you can expect to travel four to five times per year for two to three weeks at a time. You will typically travel alongside mechanical service engineers and will ensure any issues that arise after the machinery is rebuilt on customer sites are resolved to customer satisfaction.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join a reputable company working with leading manufacturers within the automotive industry. The company offers an exciting role where two days won’t be the same and provides clear paths for career development.
The Automation Engineer Role:
1. Programming PLC, HMI, and Motion Control – Rockwell Logix Platform, Safety PLC, Siemens Control systems, etc.
2. Modification and programming from scratch
3. Split between based at Gloucester and international travel
The Automation Engineer:
1. Experience in a similar role
2. Able to programme from scratch
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