Role: 2x Product Support Engineer - industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL
Level: Applications are welcome from engineers with experience in industrial automation and graduate engineers.
Location: Gloucester + some remote work
Salary: GBP competitive - we just want the right people!
Occasional international travel to support distributors (2 to 4 weeks per year).
*This Client is exclusive to People Source so you MUST apply via this advert.*
My client based in Gloucester is looking to hire Product Support Engineers; this is a hands-on role!
You will be front line with the clients and customers, running projects from concept to delivery.
You must have a technical understanding and an engineering background in industrial automation - PLC - SERVO DRIVES - MOTION CONTROL - industrial & machinery automation and motion application & support.
The Role:
* Provision of technical support to existing customers via multiple media channels.
* Support and training of in-house and external applications engineers.
* Enabling communication between customers and development (R&D) teams.
* Production of technical documentation and communications.
* Work with customers to create world-class technical solutions using Trio products.
* Work closely with our R&D throughout the product development cycle to ensure product needs align with our customer feedback.
* Responsibilities may require domestic and international travel.
Training will be given in areas which are new to the applicant.
* Experience using stand-alone automation systems; e.g., PLC or Motion Controller.
* Knowledge of a programming language; for example, C, BASIC, Python.
* Programming with the standard IEC61131-3 languages.
* Application and configuration of Industrial Robots.
* Servo and/or Stepper drives and motors.
* Using Real Time deterministic networks, e.g., EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT.
* Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIs.
* Practical experience of electrical interfacing between devices in an automation system.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Degree or similar higher qualification in Software/Mechatronics/Electronics or related discipline.
* Worked on interfacing automation hardware; e.g., sensors, actuators, drives, and motors.
* A background in communications using serial, Ethernet, and similar media.
* Experienced in programming industrial automation/manufacturing machines.
Having a thorough working knowledge and experience of 3 or more of the following will be beneficial:
* Implementing and commissioning stand-alone automation computers; e.g., PLC or Motion Controller.
* Good knowledge of a high-level programming language; for example, C, BASIC, Python.
* PLC programming, preferably using the standard IEC61131-3 environment.
* Electrical interfacing between a controller and sensors/actuators in an automation system.
* Servo drives and brushless servo motors.
* Stepper motors and drives.
* Ethernet networks, protocols, and topology.
* A working knowledge of PCs running Windows.
* Basic level of Windows/Linux application programming.
* Real Time deterministic networks, e.g., EtherCAT, Sercos, CanOpen, Profinet RT.
* Application and configuration of Industrial Robots.
* Programming and configuration of touch-screen HMIs.
Applicants should be a team player and be able to communicate effectively in English.
They must be legally entitled to live and work in the UK. A full driving licence is required, and applicants must be eligible to obtain business visas for USA/Canada, China, and India as some foreign travel may be necessary.
Benefits:
* Attractive salary, profit-related pay, and pension contribution 5%.
* Some remote/hybrid working up to 25% of working time.
* Group Life and Health Cashplan Insurance.
How to apply?
Send a CV to (see below).
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