Automation Software Engineer: Our client is a global manufacturing company whose UK site is based in Surrey and their head office in Germany. They are looking for a Automation Software Engineer who has good working knowledge of Schneider or Rockwell PLC's. Experience of working in the pharma or manufacturing / packaging industry is essential. Training on the products will be at their main site in Germany. It is working 40 hours per week, based as Monday to Friday 8 hours per day, with over time and overnight allowance. Bank holidays (when required) are 1.5 with a day in lieu. Our client also offers a company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday, medical insurance and a company car / car allowance. Duties: Preparation, installation, startup, production support, maintenance, and repair of our machines Support the assembly of equipment and acceptance testing (usually onsite at the customer) Train customers on the equipment as and when required Identify potential equipment improvements Provide telephone support to our customers Work closely and communicate effectively with the Customer Service Department in UK and Germany Expected travel time for up to 150-220 days per year (mainly weekdays) Travel generally in the UK and Ireland, but maybe also throughout the world. Requirements: Degree in Electronic / Automation Engineering A solid career history with relevant industrial experience in an automation role, ideally in the pharmaceutical/ medical device industry Good working knowledge of Schneider or Rockwell PLC systems Creativity and inventiveness in the solution of complex requirements Personal initiative and independent work High communication and teamwork skills Excellent written and spoken English language skills is essential. German language skills not essential but advantageous. Willingness to travel worldwide up to 150 days / year Thank you for taking the time to apply to OPR Resourcing Specialists. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 7 days. We apologise but due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback on individual CV's. Please note that by applying for the above job it will be understood that you accept our Terms of Business and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.