Automation Engineer - North-West | Food Manufacturing / FMCG | Monday to Friday | £60,000 - £65,000
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and TIA Portal for programming, fault-finding, and system optimisation. This role will focus on the programming, configuration, and maintenance of automated systems, ensuring optimum performance and minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and program control systems using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.
* Configure, test, and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems.
* Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis on automation equipment to minimise downtime.
* Modify and optimise existing control systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
* Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including software backups, change logs, and schematics.
* Support commissioning and installation of new equipment and upgrades.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues.
* Ensure all automation systems comply with relevant safety and quality standards.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs (S7 family preferred) using TIA Portal.
* Strong knowledge of HMI development/configuration
* Solid understanding of industrial automation networks, sensors, and instrumentation.
* Demonstrated ability to interrogate and fault-find control systems quickly and effectively.
This role can continue to develop and grow. Apply now and let's have a chat around the package that comes with this position.
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