Site Automation Engineer
Warrington
Circa £59,000 + Bonus
Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)
Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!
Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer
Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:
* Inverter drives
* Programmable safety systems
* PLCs
* Servo drives
* SCADA system
* Operator interface (HMI) screens
* Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
* PLC alterations & improvements
* New installations, including programming of software
* Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
* You'll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
* Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
* Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
* Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
* Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
* You'll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
Requirements & Qualifications – Site Automation Engineer
* Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
* A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
* Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
* Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
* Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
* Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
* PLC programming skills
* Time served Electrical Engineer
* Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
* HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
* Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
* Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
* Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
* Yearly Bonus
* Matched Pension up to 12%
* An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
* Share save scheme and exceptional reward events
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to
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Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment
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