Automation Controls Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and experience of electrical/automation and PLC systems.
Salary and Benefits
* Basic salary: £84,000 per annum
* Plus bonus opportunities taking OTE to over £90,000 plus pension matched
Job Description
The Automation Controls Engineer will work as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands-on' Electrical & PLC Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory.
Key Responsibilities
* PLC fault finding and modifications
* Electrical installations, fault finding, and repair of PLC controlled machinery within a manufacturing environment
* Strong skills and experience with breakdowns, fault finding, and changing of PLC parameters specifically
* Experience of installing servo drives and projects, capex improvements, HMI, and profibus required
Requirements
* Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent UK level 3 qualification - NVQ, City and Guilds AND BTEC 3 or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering etc
* PLC Fault finding experience essential
* Ability to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities
* High degree of Health & Safety awareness
Location and Working Hours
Location: Basildon, Essex
Shift Pattern and Working hours: 4 On 4 Off days/nights
What We Offer
* Extensive training and personal development opportunities, including accredited training and career development plans
* Competitive pension match