A great opportunity is available to work for a world leading manufacturer of automated machinery for the packaging sector. Primarily based in the North West you will develop software projects to configure standard machine software for existing equipment supplied to a worldwide client base. Your role will also develop special one off bespoke machines within the R&D department.
Automation Engineer
£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits
7-14% Company Contribution to Pension. 25 days hols + stats, Private health insurance and overseas allowances
Lancashire
Ref: 22569
Automation Engineer - The Role:
Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems using Siemens equipment
Programming of PLC’s, Drives & SCADA systems
Liaison with customers (internal & external) and suppliers
Independent creation & modification of programs for Siemens PLCs & SCADA’s
Independent modification of Siemens drive control systems
Management of machine software design projects
Automation Engineer - The Person:
Siemens TIA 1500 series PLC programming
“START” programming of Siemens Sinamics S120 & CU320 drive systems
Siemens WinCC SCADA programming
Ability to travel worldwide to suppliers and customer sites if required
Degree or HND qualified
Siemens Drive Programming experience
Appreciation of pneumatic, hydraulic and machine control systems
Fieldbus and commissioning experience
Must be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated
Electrical design skills (for complex control cabinets) would be highly advantageous
Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Bury, Rochdale and Bolton
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