Overview
Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for a Field Service Technician with electrical bias. They are a leading manufacturer of specialist automated machinery used in a wide range of industries. This post will involve project management, electrical design, pre-shipment work, installation & commissioning and development responsibility within an automation, electrical and software perspective. Their ideal candidate will have proven electrical / mechanical machine build, fitting as well as site installation experience. Working away will be 40% and workshop based 60%.
Responsibilities
* Project management of all aspects of retrofit electrical design.
* On-site Electrical Commissioning of the projects.
* Design and draw electrical control circuits (to relevant British & European regulations).
* Develop electrical drawings from new sheet through to red line updates of electrical drawings.
* Test completed assemblies prior to shipment.
* Conduct software pre-shipment checks.
* Undertake initial setup of drive systems (Sinamic S120, and G120 drives).
* Liaise with control panel manufacturers, for correction of issues.
* Plan & supervise installation of the new equipment.
* Carry out initial power up of industrial Automation PLC based control systems.
* Test machine IO (PLC IO, Remote IO & Asi remote IO) systems.
* Ability to fault find AC & DC drive systems (AC up to 480V) Siemens & Parker preferred.
* Monitor & debug Siemens based PLC systems (Step 7 & TIA Portal).
* Modify Siemens WinCC SCADA projects.
* Ability to modify Siemens HMI systems (WinCC Flexible 2008 & TIA Portal).
* Carry out final commissioning & handover to customers.
* Complete the project final acceptance.
Requirements
* HNC / HND or BEng. Electrical Engineering.
* Functional Safety ISO13849.
* Pneumatic systems.
* Commissioning of rotating machinery.
* Vacuum system experience would be an advantage.
* 5-10 years' experience of an automation background.
* Experience in design and construction of electrical circuits and control panels.
* Knowledge of relevant British and European EN Regulations.
* Computer literate in Microsoft applications.
* Experience of Siemens PLC, SCADA, HMI programming & Siemens drive systems (S120 & G120C).
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Self-motivated with a desire to achieve high standards.
* Possess a strong sense of ownership.
* Ability to assess, make decisions and address situations.
* Capable of multi-tasking and managing own time.
* Needs to be willing, able and available to travel on a worldwide basis.
Package
* OTE £55k (£45k base)
* Performance based bonus
* Private Health Care
* Private pension plan
* Life cover
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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