Job Title: Automation Service Engineer EICA
Job Location: Remote
Job type: Permanent
Our Client an Engineering company are seeking a Automation Service Engineer ( EICA Engineer ). for a permanent position. This role is placed within highly regulated industry.
The role is on a permanent basis.
The location is flexible, UK-wide.
Candidates should be willing to obtain SC clearance.
Role
An opportunity to join a growing service team that covers a wide variety and industries and technologies. Automation Service Engineer EICA (Electrical Instrumentation Controls Automation) role is home based/remote working responsible for providing a rota basis, 24/7 remote and onsite support to a multi-industry client base. Reporting to the Service Operations Manager, this role will form a key part in the success in the continued growth and expansion of our automation service capabilities.
Main Responsibilities
* As an Automation service engineer or EICA Engineer you will Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems.
* Connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients PC / PLC / SCADA applications and while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications – generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field
* Operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems
* You will complete PC healthchecks, replace hard drives, backup and restore applications. To survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regards risk and upgrade paths.
* Be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify and rectify coding issues, ability to read code and move sequences on in order to continue production as well as deliver small PLC / HMI / SCADA projects.
* Support the sales team with technical solutions and estimates by selection & specifying of PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software
Qualifications and Experience
* Automation Service Engineer OR EICA Engineer will have degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline and / or completed an engineering apprenticeship
* Previously worked within a commissioning role and / or maintenance role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and typesSiemens, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi .
* Understanding of electrical systems and have experience on Siemens, Rockwell, Omron – multiple PLC systems.
* Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health, providing recommendations
* Be able to attain security clearance such as SC and CTC
Benefits:
* Competitive salary, Paid holidays and sick pay
* Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands
* Training opportunities, Encouraging and collaborative team environment
* Dedication to safety, Access to business resource groups
* Training on our company values
* Allowance for company vehicle
What’s next?
The list of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive. Please send your CV and contact me straight away if this role sounds like it could be your next career move and I will tell you all about it.