MS655- Automation Engineer Location: Crediton Salary: £55,000 per annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Automation Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.This role requires flexibility - The role currently operates Monday to Friday with an on-call rota, with plans to introduce structured shift work including nights and weekends. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation. Demonstrate a structured problem-solving approach. Ownership of minor (site managed) automation projects through the full project lifecycle. Support project delivery of other site projects with automation elements. Facilitating site activities to centrally delivered projects. Maintain and monitor use of automation and electrical system software and documentation version control systems. Liaise with the Automation Lead providing a site perspective to the ongoing development of the automation and electrical standards. Ensure compliance with electrical and automation standards of site delivered projects and general improvement works. Responsible for obsolescence management. Ownership of the site level obsolescence and improvements plan focusing on the next level of controls (VSDs, servo drives, instrumentation etc..). Evaluate performance da...